Edward Bell, active 1794–1847after Sir William Beechey, 1753–1839, British
Title:
Horatio, Lord Viscount Nelson, Duke of Bronte, K.B., Vice-Admiral of the White
Date:
1806
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint
Dimensions:
Sheet: 26 3/4 x 17in. (67.9 x 43.2cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Painted by | Sir Wm. Beechey R.A. | Proof"; lettered, lower right: "Engrav'd by | Edward Bell."; lettered, lower center: "HORATIO, Lord Viscount Nelson DUKE of BRONTE, K.B. | VICE ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE, &c.&c.&c. | Engrav'd from the Original Picturein St. Andrew's Hall, Norwich, Painted at the particular request of the Corporation of that city | To whom the Plate is most respectfully dedicated by their much obliged fellow Citizen & humble Servt. | Jeremiah Freeman. | Publish'd May 1,1806 as the Act directs by J.Freeman & E.Hall. No.2 London Lane Norwich"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art; Gift of Mr. J. Richardson Dilworth