Admiral Sir George Anson, Baron Anson of Soberton (1697-1762)
Charles Bestland (London c.1763 – 1837)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, print, wood, glass
Order this imageCollection
Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
NT 1271217
Summary
Prints, engravings, Admiral Sir George Anson, Baron Anson of Soberton (1697-1762). Seven studies, within same frame, of Lord George Anson (one small in centre), Four of thr Admiral in uniform coat, one in a plain coat and two as classical style busts, mounted together on one card. .One print signed by Lord Anson. Top left after Sir Joshua Reynolds; centre right Charles Bestland (possibly Cantelo W. Bestland) (London c.1763 – 1837) after Thomas Pingo the elder (1692-1776).
Makers and roles
Charles Bestland (London c.1763 – 1837), engraver (printmaker) Thomas Pingo the elder (1692-1776), sculptor