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Admiral William Parry (1705–1779)

Image credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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A three-quarter-length portrait to right in flag-officer's undress uniform, 1774–1783, and a tie wig. He holds his hat in his right hand and in the right background is a ship with a blue flag at the main and a red at the fore. The painting was probably altered since Parry was Vice-Admiral of the Red when it was painted and became Admiral of the Blue in January 1778. The artist attempted to cover up the red flag at the fore but the original paintwork has now reappeared and the ensign may also have been altered. Rigaud was born in Turin. He studied in Turin, Florence and Bologna, and lived in Rome for two years from 1768. In 1771 he settled in London, becoming an Associate of the Royal Academy in the following year and a full Academician in 1784.

National Maritime Museum

London

Title

Admiral William Parry (1705–1779)

Date

1777

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 127 x W 101.6 cm

Accession number

BHC2936

Work type

Painting

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