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Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841–1920)

Image credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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A three-quarter-length portrait showing the sitter, full-face to the viewer. He wears admiral's ball dress, 1891, with the stars of the GCB, Grand Cordon of the Order of Osmerish and miniatures. He holds his sword in his left hand and has placed his right hand on his jacket. To his right is a table with some papers on it. The top one reads 'Naval Education 1902', which alludes to Admiral Fisher's enthusiasm for naval reform. He was also responsible for sweeping changes in naval policy and organization. His family crest has been included in the top right of the painting. The son of Charles West Cope, RA, the artist was a prolific portrait painter with a successful society practice. From 1874 he attended the Royal Academy School and exhibited there throughout his career.

National Maritime Museum

London

Title

Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841–1920)

Date

1902

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 127 x W 101.6 cm

Accession number

BHC2690

Acquisition method

National Maritime Museum (Greenwich Hospital Collection)

Work type

Painting

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