[A Naval Captain]

Method Etching
Artist James Bretherton
Published July 1782
Dimensions Image 164 x 100, Sheet 202 x 134 mm
Notes A naval captain stands proudly in left profile.

James Bretherton (fl. 1750-1799) was an etcher, dealer and publisher in London. His brother was Charles Bretherton and is particularly associated with Henry William Bunbury, many of whose works he engraved and published. His stock of plates was auctioned in 1799.

Ex. Col: Brigadier Noël Louis St Pierre Bunbury DSO (1890–1971)

Condition: Some small losses to
Framing unmounted
Price £120.00
Stock ID 45712

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