Lady Hamilton.

Lady Hamilton. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PZ8829

Description: Emma Hamilton was born Amy Lyon in 1765 and was the daughter of a Wirral blacksmith, who died soon after her birth. She was the lover of Horatio Nelson from 1799 until Nelson's death in 1805. Emma bore him a daughter, Horatia, in 1801.

Creator: George Romney (1734-1802), Norman Hirst (engraver)

Date: 19th century

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London