C1814

Lord Howe.

Artist:

William Marshall Craig ( - 1827)

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Full Title:

Lord Howe.

Date:

C1814

Artist:

William Marshall Craig ( - 1827)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured copper engraving.

Image Size:

170mm

x 230mm

Paper Size:

203mm

x 260mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1814

Description:

Elaborate early c.19th engraved portrait of Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe, KG (8 March 1726 – 5 August 1799) who was a British naval officer. After serving throughout the War of the Austrian Succession, he gained a reputation for his role in amphibious operations against the French coast as part of Britain’s policy of naval descents during the Seven Years’ War. He also took part, as a naval captain, in the decisive British naval victory at the Battle of Quiberon Bay in November 1759. Lord Howe Island was named after him.

Collections:
British Museum London: Museum number 1877,1110.29

William Marshall Craig ( - 1827)

Craig was an English portrait painter who exhibited at the Royal Academy, from 1788 until 1827. He first lived at Manchester, but settled in London about 1791. He painted in watercolours to the Queen, and miniature painter to the Duke and Duchess of York. He also excelled as a draughtsman on wood, and as a book illustrator,

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