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Sir Samuel Hood, K.B

Print
02/05/1808 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print, three-quarter length portrait of Sir Samuel Hood in naval uniform, ships in the distance.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSir Samuel Hood, K.B (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint
Brief description
Print, whole-length portrait of Sir Samuel Hood, mezzotint by George Clint after John Hoppner, 1808.
Physical description
Print, three-quarter length portrait of Sir Samuel Hood in naval uniform, ships in the distance.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 72.6cm
  • Sheet width: 48cm
Measured by SH 09/09/2011
Content description
Portrait of a man in naval uniform, three-quarter length, looking to left and leaning with his left hand on the fluke of an anchor; in the left background are ships engaged in a sea battle.
Style
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)
Production
Open letter proof.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
25783

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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