Only Connect - Emma Hamilton <> Joseph Haydn

How are these sitters connected?

 Emma, Lady Hamilton by Richard Cosway circa 1801 NPG 2941

Joseph Haydn by William Daniell, after George Dance published 1 July 1809 (20 March 1794) NPG D12137

The connection
Horatio Nelson and William and Emma Hamilton met the composer Franz Joseph Haydn in 1801.  Nelson gave Haydn a watch, and Haydn gave him a pen – both tools of their trades.

Find out more about Hamilton connections with co-curator Peter Sheppard Skaerved

Explore other Hamilton connections

Emma Hamilton <> Horatio Nelson

Emma Hamilton <> Richard Cosway

Emma Hamilton <> William Hamilton

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