BHC2776

Viscount Samuel Hood (1724-1816) Long Caption: The sitter was the elder brother of Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport. He had an eventful career during the Seven Years War, 1756-1763, was in command on the North American Station in 1767-1780, gained a baronetcy in 1778 and was promoted Rear-Admiral of the Blue in 1780. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: BHC2776 Artist: John Wollaston Date: 1748 Medium: oil on canvas Size: 1394 mm x 1130 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.