Portrait plaque

Portrait plaque depicting Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). An oval bronze plaque with a brass background and a gilt rim. It is cast in relief with Nelson in profile, facing left in uniform, half-length after John de Vaere. The plaque has a suspension ring.

Object Details

ID: OBJ0644
Type: Portrait plaque
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Sutcliffe-Smith Collection
Measurements: Overall: 115 mm x 95 mm x 20 mm