Robert Blake (1599-1657) army officer and General at Sea

Thomas Preston ( - 1759 or 1785)

Mezzotint and etching

published 24 January 1740

Image of Robert Blake (1599-1657) army officer and General at Sea

About the work

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection
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People

Robert Blake (1598 - 1657)

Places

Subjects

male portrait, seahorse, sea, 17th century costume, lace jabot, Member of Parliament, General at Sea, admiral, trident, Neptune, ship

Materials & Techniques

etching, mezzotint
Details

Artist

Thomas Preston ( - 1759 or 1785)

Title

Robert Blake (1599-1657) army officer and General at Sea

Date

published 24 January 1740

Medium

Mezzotint and etching

Dimensions

height: 60.5 cm; width: 44.5 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from F B Daniell, December 1952

GAC number

1991