7 OF 12

'The high-flying-candidate, (i.e. little Paul-goose,) mounting from a blanket'

7 of 12 portraits of Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 11 November 1806
9 5/8 in. x 13 3/4 in. (246 mm x 348 mm) plate size; 10 1/4 in. x 14 3/8 in. (261 mm x 366 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12882

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Sittersback to top

Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport (1726-1814), Admiral. Sitter in 12 portraits.
Charles James Fox (1749-1806), Whig statesman. Sitter associated with 299 portraits.
James Paull (1770-1808), Politician. Sitter in 9 portraits.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), Dramatist and parliamentary orator. Sitter associated with 162 portraits.

Artistsback to top

James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Hannah Humphrey (active 1778-1822), Publisher and printseller. Artist associated with 717 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.