Portrait of a midshipman, ca.1810

A half-length portrait very slightly to the left showing the unidentified sitter as a midshipman, but wearing a double-breasted coat, which is incorrect. His top hat is under his left arm' his right hand thrust into his coat. An inscription on the back of the canvas suggests this is Sir Philip Durham, but it may be a relation with the same initials. It was probably painted at Palermo.

Object Details

ID: BHC3124
Collection: Fine art
Type: Painting
Display location: Not on display
Creator: British School, 19th century
Date made: 19th century
People: Rowland, Mrs
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Painting: 610 mm x 508 mm; Frame: 695 mm x 562 mm x 56 mm