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THOMAS JONES BARKER (BRITISH, 1815-1882) - Lord Nelson at Prayer Before Trafalgar THOMAS JONES BARKER (BRITISH, 1815-1882) “Lord Nelson at Prayer Before Trafalgar” Circa 1854 Signed and inscribed to reverse in pencil First idea for a large picture of Lord Nelson in the cabin of the Victory, T J Barker Oil on panel, framed 8½ x 6½in. (21.5 x 16.5cm.) This is a preparatory sketch by Jones for his celebrated painting (Private Collection, USA) of Nelson in his cabin ahead of the battle of Trafalgar. Completed in 1854, the painting went on a public tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland, principally to promote its popular printed version by Ferdinand Jean de la Ferté Joubert. Known as a history painter, often of military scenes, Barker enjoyed similar success with his depiction of Nelson receiving the surrender of the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent.