Battle of the Nile, 1798, and Nelson's return, 1800

Peter Kempson

1800 · Bronze, struck · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Although signed P.K. (for Peter Kempson, an English medal and button maker in Birmingham), the medal was certainly cut by J.C. Hancock, die-sinker and engraver (1775–1815) who was employed by Kempson to cut a series of medals commemorating the British victories in the Napoleonic wars.

Artist

Peter Kempson

Date

1800

Medium

Bronze, struck

Culture

British

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Wait, 1907