Engraving
- Title:
- Right Honourable Edward Boscawen
- Object Name:
- Engraving
- Object ID:
- 2010.501.0137
- Description:
- Engraving. Portrait of Admiral Edward Boscawen (1711 - 1761). Engraved by J. Collyer. Engraving, printed on paper. Bust-length oval portrait of middle-aged man with white wig, British 18th century naval admiral uniform, facing forward; gray cloud background. Portrait is centered in elaborate surroundings with oak wreathes, naval cannon and shell, and scene of naval battle beneath portrait. "Engraved for Hervey's Naval History"; "Vo. V. Book 7. Chap 1." printed above portrait. "J. Collyer Sc."; "Right Honorable / Edward Boscawen, / A Lord of the Admiralty and Admiral of the Blue c. / Died 1761, Aged 50." printed beneath portrait.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-8.3 W-5.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Boscawen, Edward
- Subjects:
- Boscawen, Edward, England, Admirals, Naval warfare
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