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None of the many variants of the iconic scene of Nelson's Death rendered in Staffordshire figures, seem to correspond exactly to paintings on the subject nor the bronze relief at the foot of Nelson's Column. However, it might be assumed that the Admiral's attendees are meant to represent the Revd Dr Scott, the ship's chaplain and Mr Beatty, the ship's surgeon, looking for Nelson's pulse in some cases. See P D Gordon Pugh, Staffordshire Portrait Figures (1970), pp.221-226 for illustrated examples.