A wounded Nelson leans against the arms of Captain Hardy while he continues to direct the action on the deck of HMS 'Victory.' A sailor kneels below Nelson, ready to catch him if he falls. Another officer clasps his hands in concern on the left. Fallen soldiers and clothes are strewn around Nelson on deck. Nelson's right hand clutching his chest appears to be missing or hidden in his sleeve. In the background, the chaos of the battle continues.
