Bust

Painted earthenware bust representing Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). The figure wears a uniform coat coloured green and brown, two medals and a pink order ribbon. It has short brown hair with no queue and the face painted in naturalistic colours. The bust stands on a rectangular plinth, marbled red and a green square base. 'NELSON' impressed on the reverse of the bust.

Object Details

ID: AAA6025
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Bust
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Early 19th century
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 145 x 80 x 55 mm
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