Beechey (attributed to), Sir William (1753 – 1839) – A Royal Navy Commander in undress uniform.

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.