Admiral of the Fleet John Jervis, 1st Earl St Vincent

A half-length portrait to left of John Jervis, Earl of St Vincent (1752–1820) in admiral’s undress uniform, 1795–1812, with the ribbon and star of the Order of the Bath. He is seated on an upholstered chair in front of swags of drapery with rolled charts on a table beside him and a view of a naval engagement in the background. This portrait was engraved by William Barnard after an oil painting by John Keenan (currently unlocated). Keenan’s painting was exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Royal Academy between April and June 1801 and Barnard’s print was published by the engraver a few months later on 10 August 1801. St Vincent became First Lord of the Admiralty and joined the Privy Council in February 1801 and these appointments are referenced in the print’s inscription. This print has been cut down, removing the publication line. It has also been covered in a thick brown varnish. For a complete impression, see PAG9341. (Updated June 2019.)

Object Details

ID: PAG6497
Type: Print
Display location: Not on display
People: Jervis, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 520 x 447 mm; Mount: 630 mm x 480 mm