Sir Samuel Hood, K.B. &c.&c

A full-length portrait of Samuel Hood (1762–1814) in captain’s (over three years) full-dress uniform, 1795–1812, with the ribbon and star of the Order of the Bath and his empty right sleeve pinned to his waist, resting his left hand on an anchor, a view of ships in the distance. Lettered beneath the image with the title, ‘Sir Samuel Hood, K.B. &c. &c.’. Also lettered with a dedication to the sitter’s wife and the publication details: ‘Painted by I. Hoppner R.A. / Engraved by G. Clint. / To The Honble Lady Hood this Portrait is with permission respectfully dedicated by her Ladyship’s most obedient and humble Servt. Samuel W. Reynolds. / London Published May 2d. 1808 by S. W. Reynolds 47 Poland Street.’ This portrait was engraved by George Clint after an original painting by John Hoppner and published by Samuel William Reynolds on 2 May 1808. (Updated May 2019.)

Object Details

ID: PAH6666
Type: Print
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Reynolds, Samuel William; Clint, George
Date made: 2 May 1808
People: Hood, Samuel
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caldwell Collection
Measurements: Sheet: 724 x 465 mm; Mount: 30 in x 18 13/16 in