documentary and decorative c19th portrait engraving of admiral sir charles rowley bt in original oak frame

Documentary and decorative C19th portrait engraving of Admiral Sir Charles Rowley Bt. in original oak frame .


Price

£300
| $384 USD | €362 EUR


Item Ref

ML 1912

Description

Documentary and decorative C19th portrait engraving of Admiral Sir Charles Rowley Bt. in original oak frame .
The black and white engraving by J. Richardson-Jackson after the original portrait by George Sanders . Admiral Sir Charles Rowley Baronet ( 1770-1845) shown in full dress Naval uniform holding a telescope.
The engraving lain onto a linen backing and stretcher , set in it's original glazed 'brown oak' rectangular frame , the inner slip of boldly-carved 'lamb's tongue' profile . The top of the frame fitted with a brass hanging ring .
Highly decorative Naval portrait study of documentary interest mounted in its original stylish period frame .
Sir Charles Rowley, 1st Baronet , Admiral Sir Charles Rowley GCB , GCH , was a Royal Navy officer who joined the Royal Navy in 1785 , his commands included HMS Lynx , Cleopatra, Hussar and Unite . In 1800 he took over HMS Prince George and HMS Ruby in 1804 . In 1805 he was commanding HMS Eagle , he later took the vessel on the Walcheren Campaign in 1809 and helped capture Fiume and Trieste . After being appointed Commander-in-Chief , The Nore in 1815 , Commander-in-Chief , Jamaica Station in 1820 and Third Naval Lord in 1834 . Created a Baronet in 1836 , Commader-in-Chief , Portsmouth in 1842.
His awards included Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Guelphic Order .
He lived at Hill House (now Cranbourne Court) at Winkfield , Berkshire.
Fully titled in script lower right bottom margin ( faint due to some fading ) .
H 19"
W 16"
D 2"
England c. 1835
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Internal Ref: ML 1912


Dimensions

Height = 48 cm (19")
Width = 40 cm (16")
Depth = 5 cm (2")



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