Large 18th Century portrait of Horatio Nelson as Midshipman, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition rare early portrait of Nelson as a young midshipman as he awaits the boat that will return him to his ship. Presented in a distressed ebonised frame, label verso. A similar portrait during this period is held at the Courtauld museum.
Provenance: Nelson & Norfolk exhibition
Private collector, Berkshire, UK
Measurements: 24" x 20.5" framed approx
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