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Portrait of Richard Edwards, Esqr.
Portrait of Richard Edwards, Esqr.

Portrait of Richard Edwards, Esqr.

Date1781
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Format
Notes
Inscribed in the plate, l.l.: Painted by N,, Dance Esq: R.A.; l.r.: Engraved  by W,, Dickenson; b. (trimmed): RICHARD EDWARDS Esqr. / Rear Admiral of the Red, Governor and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Squadron at Newfoundland. / [London Publish'd Feby 20th 1781 by Dickinson & Watson No 158 New Bond Street] O'Donoghue 1; C.S. 19 II. Admiral Edwards (c. 1715-1795) was governor of Newfoundland 1757-60 and 1779-82.
Subject
Country:Canada
Province or state:Newfoundland and Labrador
Medium
Dimensions406 x 328; 458 x 329; 463 x 335 mm
Extent
  • 406 x 328; 458 x 329; 463 x 335 mm
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Copyright HolderUnknown
Call Number / Accession NumberJRR2254