A full-lenth portrait of George Bridges Rodney (bap. 1718, d. 1792) in an approximation of naval uniform with the sash and star of the order of the Bath. Leaning on a cannon with an anchor near his feet, he holds his left glove in his gloved right hand and a baton of command in his ungloved left hand. In the background is a boat, which contains an officer and a large number of men. The officer points towards Rodney’s flagship, the ‘Formidable’, which is depicted on the left with the ship’s name inscribed on the stern. Lettered beneath the image with the title, ‘The Right Honorable Geo. Brydges Baron Rodney, Knight of the most Honorable Order of the BATH. Admiral of the WHITE and Vice Admiral of ENGLAND.’ Also lettered with the publication line, ‘Printed for & Sold by Carington Bowles, / Publish’d as the Act directs, 20 Octr. 1782 / at No. 69 in St Paul’s Church Yard, London.’ This print was published by Carington Bowles on 20 October 1782. It does not appear to be based on any known portrait and the image may have been invented by the engraver, rather than taken from the life. The ‘Formidable’, depicted in the background of this portrait, was Rodney’s flagship when his fleet defeated the French off Martinique at the Battle of Saints on 12 April 1782. In recognition of this achievement, Rodney was ennobled as 1st Baron Rodney on 19 June 1782. A number of portrait prints of the admiral were published in 1782 to celebrate the victory at the Saints. (Updated May 2019.)