William Bligh
1 portrait
William Bligh
by John Smart
pencil and watercolour, engraved 1803
5 3/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. (146 mm x 83 mm)
Purchased, 1963
Primary Collection
NPG 4317
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Sitterback to top
- William Bligh (1754-1817), Admiral and explorer; captain of the Bounty. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistback to top
- John Smart (1741-1811), Miniature painter. Artist associated with 19 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 59
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 61
- Walker, Richard, Miniatures: 300 Years of the English Miniature, 1998, p. 81
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