Figure

Earthenware figure, probably intended to represent Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). It has a missing right arm and stands against a tree stump with an anchor at its feet holding a telescope under its left arm. The figure is shown in uniform with a large cocked hat and has a long pigtail. It is painted in yellow, orange, blue and manganese purple Pratt colours and stands on a round plinth and square base.

Object Details

ID: AAA5995
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Figure
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1800-1840
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 155 x 65 x 65 mm