Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally identified as Captain Lambert Brabazon, half-length, in uniform
Details
Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784)
Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally identified as Captain Lambert Brabazon, half-length, in uniform
signed and dated 'N(linked)Hone pt/1784' (centre left) and with inscription '83. Captain Lambert Brabazon R.A. Hone, Dublin, 1793/Lieutenant on board H.M.S. Weazel in 1762 ... the Channel chasing the French fleet. First Lieutenant/of H.M.S. Triumph (1722) 94 guns/Capt.. Suckling/Horatio Nelson was one of Lieutenant Brabazon mess/mates in the Triumph. Cousin of Capt. James Brabazon...' (on a label attached to the stretcher)
oil on canvas
30 x 25in. (76.2 x 63.5cm.)
Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally identified as Captain Lambert Brabazon, half-length, in uniform
signed and dated 'N(linked)Hone pt/1784' (centre left) and with inscription '83. Captain Lambert Brabazon R.A. Hone, Dublin, 1793/Lieutenant on board H.M.S. Weazel in 1762 ... the Channel chasing the French fleet. First Lieutenant/of H.M.S. Triumph (1722) 94 guns/Capt.. Suckling/Horatio Nelson was one of Lieutenant Brabazon mess/mates in the Triumph. Cousin of Capt. James Brabazon...' (on a label attached to the stretcher)
oil on canvas
30 x 25in. (76.2 x 63.5cm.)
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Royal Academy Buildings, Naval and Military Exhibition.