Bust

Black basalt half-length bust of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) on a flared plinth with naval trophies in relief. After the 1798 bust by Robert Shout, which wears the riband and the star of the Bath and one Naval gold medal. 'NELSON' is impressed on the base.

Object Details

ID: AAA6033
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Bust
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1800-1820
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 200 x 130 x 70 mm