Follower of George Romney Follower of George Romney Portrait of a young gentleman, believed to be a member of the Nelson family, half-length, in a dark blue coat and white stock oil on canvas 76 x 63cm By family repute this is said to be a portrait of Admiral Nelson's father, Rev. Edmund Nelson (1722-1802). The owner of the painting has a strong connection to the Nelson family; a direct ancestor was Bishop Fisher of Exeter and Salisbury. Bishop Fisher was well connected to the royal family and was chaplain to George III. Through his acquaintance with the royal family he knew Nelson, and was one of the few people invited to Nelson’s funeral where he received a memorial ring. This portrait has been in the possession of the owner's family for the last two hundred years and has always been referred to as Nelson’s father. The costume of the portrait and the age of the gentleman, however, suggests a more likely sitter to be Edmund Nelson, brother of Admiral Nelson.