Admiral Samuel Barrington

An oval half-length portrait to left of Samuel Barrington (1729–1800) in admiral’s undress uniform, 1787–1795. Lettered beneath the image ‘Painted by Ph. Jean. / Engraved by J. Collyer.’ This portrait was engraved by Joseph Collyer after a miniature by Philippe Jean, which was itself based on an oil painting by Gilbert Stuart. The prime version of Stuart’s portrait was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1785. A subsequent version, signed and dated 1786, is now at Saltram. Barrington wears vice-admiral’s uniform in Stuart’s portrait but, in this print, he appears in admiral’s uniform, reflecting his promotion to admiral of the blue in 1787. Jean published this print on 1 March 1790 with a dedication to the Duke of Clarence (the future William IV). This impression of the print has been cut down, removing the title, dedication and publication line. For an impression of the print which retains these inscriptions, see PAD4662. (Updated April 2019.)

Object Details

ID: PAD4364
Type: Print
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Collyer, Joseph; Jean, Philippe
People: Barrington, Samuel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 119 mm x 95 mm