Old World Portraits
Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson
Lemuel Francis Abbott
This dignified 18th-century portrait captures Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson in full naval regalia.
Admiral Lord Bridport
Lemuel Francis Abbott
1795 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century naval portrait depicting Admiral Lord Bridport against a backdrop of the British fleet.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted by Lemuel Francis Abbott in 1795, this formal oil portrait captures Admiral Lord Bridport in full naval regalia. The composition masterfully balances the detailed uniform and medals of the sitter with a dramatic, atmospheric sea scene featuring ships of the line in the distance, evoking the power and prestige of the Georgian-era navy.
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