Rear Admiral Alexander Hood, Ist Viscount Bridport 1727-1814

Miniature entitled 'Rear Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount 1727-1814'. The miniature is executed in watercolour and gum arabic on ivory. The miniature is mounted together with 26 others, however, the velvet covered mount is light damaged. The oval miniature depicts a man in a jacket, which is only outlined, with grey hair. The face and hair of the sitter are coloured and complete, but the clothing and background are unfinished.

Object Details

ID: MNT0147
Collection: Fine art
Type: Miniature
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lawrence, Thomas
People: Hood, Alexander
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 70 x 58 mm