ABOVE: ADMIRAL LORD NELSON
A Vice Admiral and dedicated navy officer, Nelson is dressed in a modern naval uniform.
In today's Navy, Nelson would likely be more deskbound and would have gained weight which is reflected in the portrait. To replace the right arm lost after battle, he has been given a prosthetic to wear. The Victoria Cross, though not available in his time, had they been in existence, he would have qualified.
Famous faces from history including William Shakespeare, Henry VIII and Horatio Nelson have been given a modern makeover - how they would look if they were alive today?
The project, comissioned by History TV channel, to celebrate a new series, saw digital artists working closely with history experts to ensure portraits of historical characters look as if they were alive in the 21st Century.
At the link http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/10030619/Historical-Figures-for-the-21st-Century.html#?frame=2551564
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