File:Portrait of a Naval Officer (by Arthur William Devis).jpg

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Portrait of a Naval Officer (by Arthur William Devis)

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English: Arthur William Devis (London 1763-1822)

Portrait of a Naval Officer

full length, standing, leaning on a sword, a naval skirmish beyond

oil on canvas
Date 18th century
date QS:P,+1750-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Source https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2006/important-old-master-paintings-n08162/lot.325.html
Author
Arthur William Devis  (1762–1822)  wikidata:Q4800678
 
Alternative names
W. Devis; A. W. Devis; Devis; A.W. Devis
Description British painter
English painter of history paintings and portraits. He was appointed draughtsman in a voyage projected by the East India Company in 1783, under Captain Henry Wilson, in which he was wrecked on the Pelew Islands before proceeding to Canton and thence to Bengal. He painted portraits and historical subjects, sixty-five of which he exhibited (1779–1821) at the Royal Academy.
Date of birth/death 10 August 1762 Edit this at Wikidata 11 February 1822 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death London Edit this at Wikidata London Edit this at Wikidata
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creator QS:P170,Q4800678

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