Portrait of Admiral Sir Peter Parker
c. 1787
About this artwork
This full-length oil portrait depicts Admiral Sir Peter Parker, a distinguished British naval officer, in his formal uniform. He stands beside a naval cannon, with a fleet of sailing ships visible in the maritime background.
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Sir Peter Parker was a highly respected British naval officer, notably serving as Admiral of the Fleet and as a mentor to the famous Horatio Nelson early in his career. This portrait, painted around 1787, commemorates his high rank and illustrious service to the Crown.
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Portrait of Admiral Sir Peter Parker
Lemuel Francis Abbott, c. 1787
