Sir Samuel Hood, K.B.K.S.F. : M.P. for the City of Westminster.

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• ARTIST: J. Downman

• PUBLISHER: Published Novr. 29 1806 by George Andrews No. 7 Charring Cross.

• MEDIUM: Mezzoting,

  DATE: 1806

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 1/4 x 10" (312 x 253 mm).

• DESCRIPTION: This mezzotint, engraved by Charles Turner after a pastel study by John Downman, depicts Sir Samuel Hood, K.B., K.S.F. (1762–1814), in full-dress uniform. Hood, who lost his right arm during the action of 25 September 1806 against a French frigate squadron, is adorned with the Nile medal, the ribbon and star of the Order of the Bath, and the neck ribbon and decoration of the Sicilian Order of St. Ferdinand and of Merit. His empty sleeve, pinned neatly to his waist, serves as a poignant symbol of his sacrifice and dedication to service. In the background, a fringed curtain drawn back to the left reveals a view of a ship at sea, emphasizing his enduring naval legacy. <br><br> Beneath the image, the title reads “Sir Samuel Hood, K.B. K.S.F.,” accompanied by two sets of publication details: “Painted by J. Downman Esq. / Engraved by C. Turner. / Published Novr. 13. 1806, by George Andrews No.7. Charing Cross” and “Published Novr. 29. 1806, by George Andrews No.7. Charing Cross.” This mezzotint is both a tribute to Hood’s exceptional career and a testament to the respect he commanded. From the finely detailed decorations on his uniform to the evocative background imagery, the portrait captures his dignity, valor, and the personal sacrifices that marked his distinguished life of service.

• ADDITIONAL INFO:

• CONDITION: Good condition, save for foxing and a few small tears in the margins.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Portraits , Naval