Beechey (attributed to), Sir William (1753 - 1839)
A Royal Navy Commander in undress uniform.
Oil on canvas. c.1780. Inscribed 'Admiral Kempenfeldt / ... Aug 1782' to the stretcher, and 'Admiral Kempenfeldt drowned in the Royal George at Spithead' to a label on the stretcher. The sitter is certainly not Admiral Kempenfelt.
11x9.5 inches.
Framed: 15x13 inches.
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