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Horatio Nelson ('The Hero of the Nile')

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Horatio Nelson ('The Hero of the Nile'), by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey, published 1 December 1798 - NPG - © National Portrait Gallery, London

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Horatio Nelson ('The Hero of the Nile')

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching and stipple engraving, published 1 December 1798
13 5/8 in. x 9 1/4 in. (345 mm x 236 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12668


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  • James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
  • Hannah Humphrey (active 1778-1822), Publisher and printseller. Artist associated with 717 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

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