Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood

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Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood

by John Henry Robinson, published by Harding & Lepard, after William Derby, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
stipple engraving, published 1 January 1831 (1783)
14 3/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. (375 mm x 260 mm) plate size; 17 1/2 in. x 11 3/4 in. (444 mm x 300 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D35953

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  • William Derby (1786-1847), Watercolour and miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 133 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Harding & Lepard (active 1826-1836), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 73 portraits.
  • Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1424 portraits, Sitter associated with 39 portraits.
  • John Henry Robinson (1796-1871), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 119 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.

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  • NPG D35954: Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (based on same portrait)

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