Figure group

A Staffordshire figure group representing the death of Nelson. Nelson in uniform coat, buff breeches and black hat is supported by two officers, the one seated to the left is in uniform and pink trousers, the other on the right wears a uniform coat, striped trousers and orange sash; he holds Nelson's hand. The faces are painted in naturalistic colours. At the back, the upper part of the figures are moulded and coloured, the lower part of the group is flat and white. The base is enclosed with the edge bordered with a gilt line.

Object Details

ID: AAA6011
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Figure group
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1840-1849
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 215 x 180 x 80 mm