English School, late 18th Century
Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identifed as Samuel Hood (1724-1816), bust-length, in a navy coat and red waistcoat, a tricorn under his left arm, in a feigned oval
with old hand-written inscription 'Samuel Hood in Boston' (on the stretcher) and 'J. S. Copley.' (on the relining canvas, possibly after an original inscription)
oil on canvas
30 x 24 in. (76.3 x 61 cm.)
English School, late 18th Century
Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identifed as Samuel Hood (1724-1816), bust-length, in a navy coat and red waistcoat, a tricorn under his left arm, in a feigned oval
with old hand-written inscription 'Samuel Hood in Boston' (on the stretcher) and 'J. S. Copley.' (on the relining canvas, possibly after an original inscription)
oil on canvas
30 x 24 in. (76.3 x 61 cm.)
