Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). A white wax relief of Nelson, head and shoulders view, in uniform. A metal rosette takes the place of an order on his left breast. The plaque is mounted in a glazed wooden frame, painted black.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0639
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 6 1/2 in x 4 5/16 in x 1 3/8 in