Old World Portraits
Admiral Lord Bridport
Lemuel Francis Abbott
A dignified 18th-century naval portrait depicting Admiral Lord Bridport against a backdrop of the British fleet.
Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson
Lemuel Francis Abbott
1799 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dignified 18th-century portrait captures Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson in full naval regalia.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by Lemuel Francis Abbott around 1799, this striking oil portrait depicts Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's greatest naval heroes. Shown in his Rear-Admiral's uniform, the work highlights his numerous decorations and medals with luminous detail, set against a warm, atmospheric background that emphasizes his resolute gaze.
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