Bidspirit auction | Admiral Lord Nelson

Admiral Lord Nelson - A striking and historically significant portrait of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), published on the day of his state funeral at St Paul’s Cathedral. This finely executed mezzotint by Charles Turner, based on a painting by John Hoppner, captures Nelson at the height of his fame, commemorating Britain’s most celebrated naval hero. Artist: Charles Turner after John Hoppner Date: c.1806 Publication: Published on the day of Nelson’s funeral at St Paul’s Cathedral Condition Report: Wide margins, Some tears to the upper margin, Signs of wear consistent with age. Size of image: 59 x 40 cm. Keywords: Horatio Nelson, Napoleonic Wars, British naval history, mezzotint portrait, John Hoppner, Charles Turner, Trafalgar, maritime history, 19th-century prints.