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William Locker, Esqre. Lieutt. Governor of Greenwich Hospital

Print
early 19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print, half-length portrait of a man facing slightly to the left and holding a cane in his left hand. In the left background is the mast of a ship.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleWilliam Locker, Esqre. Lieutt. Governor of Greenwich Hospital (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Stipple engraving
Brief description
Print, half-length portrait of William Locker, stipple engraving by James Heath after Lemuel Francis Abbott, early 19th century.
Physical description
Print, half-length portrait of a man facing slightly to the left and holding a cane in his left hand. In the left background is the mast of a ship.
Dimensions
  • Height: 41.9cm
  • Width: 32.1cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'L. F. Abbott pinxt. Jas. Heath A.R.A. sculpt. To the Friends of the late William Locker, Esqre. Lieutt. Governor of Greenwich Hospital this plate is inscribed As a Tribute of regard to his Memory. Private Plate.' (Lettered)
Credit line
Given by Lt. Col. the Earl of Romney
Production
Private plate.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.1613-1948

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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