Art UK has updated its cookies policy. By using this website you are agreeing to the use of cookies. To find out more read our updated Use of Cookies policy and our updated Privacy policy.

Captain Sir John Jervis (1735–1823)

Image credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

How you can use this image

This image can be used for non-commercial research or private study purposes, and other UK exceptions to copyright permitted to users based in the United Kingdom under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Any other type of use will need to be cleared with the rights holder(s).

Review the copyright credit lines that are located underneath the image, as these indicate who manages the copyright (©) within the artwork, and the photographic rights within the image.

The collection that owns the artwork may have more information on their own website about permitted uses and image licensing options.

Review our guidance pages which explain how you can reuse images, how to credit an image and how to find images in the public domain or with a Creative Commons licence available.

Notes

Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.

A head-and-shoulders portrait to left wearing Captain's, over three years, full-dress uniform, 1774–1787. He is wearing the Ribbon of the Bath. This unfinished sketch was painted between 1782 and 1787 for a finishes version which is not currently known. In 1759, Jervis served at the capture of Quebec, and was at the Battle of Ushant in 1778 in command of the 'Foudroyant', 80 guns. He was also present at the reliefs of Gibraltar between 1780 and 1782. Jervis defeated the Spanish off Cape St Vincent, 1797, and in 1799, commanded the Channel fleet during which time he maintained a strict blockade of Brest. He imposed a rigorous but fair discipline of the fleet, and as First Lord of the Admiralty, he succeeded in combating inefficiency and corruption in the administration of the Navy.

National Maritime Museum

London

Title

Captain Sir John Jervis (1735–1823)

Date

c.1782–1787

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 52 x W 43 cm

Accession number

BHC3004

Work type

Painting

Tags

See a tag that’s incorrect or offensive? Challenge it and notify Art UK.

Help improve Art UK. Tag artworks and verify existing tags by joining the Tagger community.

National Maritime Museum

Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England

This venue is open to the public. Not all artworks are on display. If you want to see a particular artwork, please contact the venue.
View venue