The Earl of Torrington

Description

Oil painting on canvas. Unsigned and undated portrait of the Earl of Torrington. Three quarter length portrait, facing half to the left, holding baton of office in his right hand. 'Royal Catherine' from the Battle of Sole Bay behind his left shoulder. Contemporary carved pine and gilt frame and unglazed. Admiral Arthur Herbert was a naval leader in the late 17th century and was created Earl of Torrington.

Title

The Earl of Torrington

Object number

SCUNM:1969.195

Object

oil painting

Production person

John Baptist Closterman, 1660-1713

Production date

c1700
This image is licensed under CC BY 4.0