Rear-Adm Alexander Hood, Ist Viscount Bridport (1727-1814)

This miniature is entitled 'Rear-Adm Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport (1727-1814)'. It is executed in watercolour on ivory with gum arabic. This miniature is mounted together with 26 others, however, the velvet covered mount is very light damaged. The sitter is depicted in a blue jacket and white shirt with white hair that is tied back with a ribbon.

Object Details

ID: MNT0185
Collection: Fine art
Type: Miniature
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Anonymous; British School, 18th century
People: Hood, Alexander
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 60 x 48 mm