An original pencil drawing of Admiral Viscount Nelson, by William Thompson 20th December 1832

An original pencil drawing of Admiral Viscount Nelson by William Thompson 20th December 1832.

Inscribed verso in pencil:

”Horatio Viscount Nelson born 1758 killed 1805.  From His Majesty’s collection, 3 editions No 15”

In its 19th century frame which has had repairs to the corners.

After John Hoppner’s 1810 portrait of Nelson.

Provenance:  With its former owner for the last 20 years, prior to this in the private collection of  a curator of a collection at an internationally  renowned London historical building.

Measuring:  (frame) 35 cm x 28 cm.  drawing 11 cm x 7 cm

English, 1832