Stipple engraving of Lord Nelson

Coloured stipple engraving contained in an painted, oval, wooden frame that has a metal suspension loop at the top and damage to the wood. The engraving is of a bust length portrait of Horatio Nelson with his head turned to the right. He is depicted wearing a uniform with a red sash and no hat. The frame of the mezzotitn is chipped in 4 places around the edge.

Object Details

ID: AAB0763
Collection: Fine art
Type: Stipple engraving
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Abbott, Lemuel Francis
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: 145 mm x 110 mm x 22 mm
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