Edward Boscawen
(1711-1761), AdmiralEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 9 portraits
Edward Boscawen joined the navy at the age of fifteen, and his talent as an officer meant he was soon promoted. He took great care over the wellbeing of his men, but would not accept incompetence; his aggression in battle earned him the nickname 'Old Dreadnaught'. He also had a parliamentary career, representing Truro in Cornwall from 1742.
after Sir Joshua Reynolds
oil on canvas, based on a work of circa 1755
On display at Hatchlands Park, Guildford
NPG 44
by Sir Joshua Reynolds
oil on canvas, circa 1755
NPG 5302
by John Faber Jr, after Allan Ramsay
mezzotint, 1751
NPG D1081
by John Faber Jr, after Allan Ramsay
mezzotint, 1751
NPG D761
by Richard Purcell (H. Fowler, Charles or Philip Corbutt), after Allan Ramsay
mezzotint, 1751 or after
NPG D762
by John Faber Jr, after Allan Ramsay
mezzotint, 1751
NPG D18880
by James Macardell, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, 1757
NPG D760
by James Macardell, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, 1767
NPG D9021
by John Chapman
stipple engraving, published 1 June 1796
NPG D14736
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