Funerary Monument to Horatio Nelson

Funerary Monument to Horatio Nelson

Pietro Fontana

1813

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a large, ornate monument with a statue of a woman sitting on top. The monument is made of stone and has many carvings of people and objects on it. There are also two torches on either side of the monument. The woman on top of the monument is wearing a long dress and holding a staff in her hand. She looks very serious and important. The carvings on the monument show scenes of people fighting and working together. The monument is very detailed and looks like it was made with a lot of care. It's a beautiful piece of art that tells a story. You might also like the work of artist Fontana, Pietro.

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