Horation Nelson painting and autograph Poster

A painting of Vise Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson, by Lemuel Francis Abbott together with a facsimile autograph by Lord Nelson, with borderd consisting of the flag of the United Kingdom. Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, KB (29 September 1758 – 21 October 1805) was a flag officer famous for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was noted for his inspirational leadership and superb grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics, which resulted in a number of decisive naval victories. He was wounded several times in combat, losing one arm and the sight in one eye. Of his several victories, the best known and most notable was the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, during which he was shot and killed.