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Mid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue

William Bligh (1754-1817), Admiral and explorer; captain of the Bounty

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William Bligh

by George Dance
1794
NPG 1138

William Bligh

by John Smart
engraved 1803
NPG 4317

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Untitled, c.1973 (Alex Chilton) by William Eggleston © Eggleston Artistic Trust

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