Ex Papers of Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Brisbane KCB (1769 - 1829), a Pencil Portrait Profile of a late 18th Century Royal Navy Vice-Admiral. The portrait probably dating to the early 19th century.
Brisbane fought at The Moonlight Battle of Cape St Vincent and at The Great Siege of Gibraltar in 1780, under Admiral Rodney. In 1782 he was badly wounded at the Battle of the Saintes off Dominica. 1n 1793 he served under Admiral Samuel Hood during the Occupation of Toulon. He served under Captain Horatio Nelson during the 1794 Corsican Campaign where he suffered a serious eye injury. In 1795 Brisbane fought at the Battle of Genoa on HMS Tarleton. Brisbane served as Governor of Saint Vincent from 1808 until 1829.
Approximate frame dimensions are 18 cm height and 14 cm length.
Approximate portrait card dimensions are 9 cm height and 7.2 cm length.
Approximate weight is 136 grams.
In good condition with some wear and markings to the white card. A small hole at the very top of the card. Movement in the acorn and leaf suspension loop.
