Richard Kempenfelt Esqr Rear Admiral of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's fleet / [graphic]

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Title: Richard Kempenfelt Esqr Rear Admiral of the Blue Squadron of His Majesty's fleet / [graphic]
Creator: Earlom, Richard, 1743-1822, printmaker
Contributor: Kettle, Tilly, 1734-ca. 1786, artist.
Boydell, John, 1720-1804, publisher.
Published / Created: [22 October 1782]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd Octr. 22d. 1782, by John Boydell, engraver in Cheapside London
Abstract: "Three-quarter lenghth portrait, directed to front but facing and looking slightly up and to left, in naval uniform with sword, leaning on a long telescope which he holds with his right hand, his left hand resting on his right arm; rocks behind to left, smoke billowing around two ships in distance to right, rowing boat alongside; open letter proof. 1782."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text below image.
Mounted on paper support: 461 x 332 mm.
Provenance: Old Print Shop; April 1961.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 392 x 280 mm, on sheet 403 x 293 mm
Edition: [Open-letter proof].
Language: English

Access: Public
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