Portrait of Admiral Sir George Pocock
Thomas Hudson, 1749
Sir George Pocock joined the Navy in 1718 is depicted wearing a flag officer's uniform of a dark blue coat and white waistcoat with blue braid. Pocock was in command in the East Indies from 1757 to 1759. He became Admiral of the Blue and a Knight of Bath in 1761. The following year he captured Havanna, the crowning achievement of his career.
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Title of artwork, date
Portrait of Admiral Sir George Pocock, 1749
Date supported
1987
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
126 x 100 cm
Grant
5000
Total cost
17500
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