Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
(1725-1786), AdmiralMid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter associated with 29 portraits
Keppel entered the navy when he was only ten years old. In 1740, he served under Lord Anson on his voyage around the world, a journey on which two thirds of the crew died. Keppel impressed Anson, who made him an acting Lieutenant. This was the start of a brilliant career. Keppel quickly rose through the ranks, gaining a reputation as an exceptional commander. He became one of the leading commanders of his day and a prominent figure in the administration of the Navy. In 1782, he was made First Lord of the Admiralty. His friend Admiral Boscawan said that there was 'no better seaman than Keppel ... and not a better officer'. In 1782, he was made First Lord of the Admiralty.
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by Sir Joshua Reynolds
oil on canvas, 1764-1765
On display in Room 10 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 5572
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by Sir Joshua Reynolds
oil on canvas, 1779
NPG 179
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by Samuel Freeman, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
line and stipple engraving, (1752-1753)
NPG D36845
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, (1752-1753)
NPG D3404
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, (1752-1753)
NPG D3405
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, (1752-1753)
NPG D3414
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by Edward Fisher, published by Robert Sayer, and John Bowles, and Carington Bowles, and Henry Parker, and Elizabeth Bakewell, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, 1760 (1759)
NPG D36846
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by Edward Fisher, published by John Bowles, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, 1760 (1759)
NPG D3407
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, 1760 (1752-1753)
NPG D3415
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
published by Robert Sayer, published by John Bennett
mezzotint, published 1 September 1778
NPG D3411
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
published by Carington Bowles
mezzotint, 1778 or after
NPG D3412
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by William Dickinson, after George Romney
mezzotint, published 1779 (1779)
NPG D6565
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by James Caldwall (Caldwell), after James Tassie
mezzotint, published 13 April 1782
NPG D3413
'Britania's assassination. Or the Repulicans amusement'
by James Gillray, published by Elizabeth d'Achery
hand-coloured etching, published 10 May 1782
NPG D12305
'Rodney introducing de Grasse'
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 7 June 1782
NPG D12306
'Rodney triumphant - or - Admiral Lee Shore in the dumps'
by James Gillray, published by Elizabeth d'Achery
hand-coloured etching, published 31 May 1782
NPG D12321
by James Gillray, published by William Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published circa June 1782
NPG D12324
'Razor's levée, or ye heads of a new Whig ad...........n on a broad bottom'
by James Sayers, published by Thomas Cornell
etching, published 21 April 1783
NPG D12233
'A block for the wigs - or, the new state whirligig'
by James Gillray, published by William Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 5 May 1783
NPG D12340
by John Boyne, published by Edward Hedges
etching, published 22 December 1783
NPG D12343
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by James Sayers, published by James Bretherton
etching, published 14 July 1784
NPG D9815
by James Sayers, published by Thomas Cornell
etching, published 12 January 1784
NPG D12234
'General Blackbeard wounded at the battle of Leadenhall'
by John Boyne, published by Edward Hedges
etching, published 5 January 1784
NPG D12344
Unknown man, formerly known as Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by Unknown artist
mezzotint, early 19th century
NPG D36848
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by John Chapman, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
stipple engraving, published 1800
NPG D3486
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by Edward Scriven, published by T. Cadell & W. Davies, after John Jackson, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
stipple engraving, published 12 March 1814
NPG D36847
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by James Scott, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1863 (1752-1753)
NPG D3406
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by Sir George Scharf, after Unknown artist
pencil, pen and ink, 21 February 1877
NPG D21664
Augustus Keppel, Viscount Keppel
by and published by James Caldwall (Caldwell), after James Tassie
mezzotint, published 13 April 1782
NPG D20460
Related People
- William Anne Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle (father)
- Elizabeth Meyrick (née Keppel) (daughter)
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