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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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