Sir Samuel Hood, K.B
- Object:
Print
- Place of origin:
London (published)
- Date:
02/05/1808 (published)
- Artist/Maker:
Clint, George, born 1770 - died 1854 (engraver)
Hoppner, John, born 1758 - died 1810 (artist)
Reynolds, Samuel William the elder, born 1773 - died 1835 (publisher) - Materials and Techniques:
Mezzotint
- Museum number:
25783
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level D, case PP, shelf 18, box A
Physical description
Print, three-quarter length portrait of Sir Samuel Hood in naval uniform, ships in the distance.
Place of Origin
London (published)
Date
02/05/1808 (published)
Artist/maker
Clint, George, born 1770 - died 1854 (engraver)
Hoppner, John, born 1758 - died 1810 (artist)
Reynolds, Samuel William the elder, born 1773 - died 1835 (publisher)
Materials and Techniques
Mezzotint
Marks and inscriptions
'Painted by I. Hoppner R.A. Engraved by G. Clint. Proof Sir Samuel Hood, K.B. &c. &c. To His Honble Lady Hood this Portrait is with permission respectfully dedicated by her Ladyship's most obedient and humble Servt. Samuel W. Reynolds. London Published May 2d. 1808 by S. W. Reynolds 47 Poland Street.'
Lettered
Dimensions
Height: 72.6 cm sheet, Width: 48 cm sheet
Descriptive line
Print, whole-length portrait of Sir Samuel Hood, mezzotint by George Clint after John Hoppner, 1808.
Production Note
Open letter proof.
Techniques
Mezzotint
Subjects depicted
Ships; Officer; Admiral; Uniform; Battle
Categories
Portraits; Prints
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
