Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). An oval profile facing left based on the 1798 portrait modelled by John de Vaere for Wedgwood. The bust is placed within a radiant star, the whole with a ring for suspension.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0610
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 160 x 130 x 15 mm