Charles Townley, 1746–c.1800after George Romney, 1734–1802, British
Title:
Sir Hyde Parker
Date:
1785
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 x 20in. (35.6 x 50.8cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "G.Romney pinxt."; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by C.Townley Member of the Imperial Academy in Florence"; lettered, lower center: "SIR HYDE PARKER BART. | Vice Admiral of the Blue Squadron of HIs Majesty's Fleet. | Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Ships at St. Lucia, the 25th of March 1780; | And on the Dogger Bank, the 5th of August 1781. | Publish'd as the Act directs Jany.1, 1785 by C. Townley No.15 Duke Street, St. James."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson Dilworth