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Rear Vice-Admiral Maude

Oil Painting
late 18th century-pre 1824 (painted)
Artist/Maker

Half-length portrait of the Rear Vice-Admiral Maude, against a background of blue sky and clouds. He is holding a sword, only the ornate gold hilt of which is visible.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRear Vice-Admiral Maude (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Oil on copper
Brief description
Oil painting depicting the 'Rear Vice-Admiral Maude' by John Downman. British School, late 18th century-pre 1824.
Physical description
Half-length portrait of the Rear Vice-Admiral Maude, against a background of blue sky and clouds. He is holding a sword, only the ornate gold hilt of which is visible.
Dimensions
  • Estimate height: 6.5in
  • Estimate width: 5.5in
Dimensions taken from Summary catalogue of British Paintings, Victoria and Albert Museum, 1973
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'JD' (Signed by the artist)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Dr Eric G. Millar
Object history
Bequeathed by Dr Eric G. Millar, 1966
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
P.29-1966

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Record createdApril 25, 2007
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