Portrait of William Edward Parry
Date
1827
Sitter
William Edward Parry (1790 - 1855, British) , Naval officer
Creator
Samuel Williams Reynolds (1773 - 1835, British) , Engraver
After
William Haines (1778 - 1848, British) , Painter
Object type
Image reference
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 220mm
width (print): 180mm
width (print): 180mm
Description
Half-length portrait of William Edward Parry standing against as clouded sky. He is seen turned slightly towards his left and is wearing a fur-trimmed coat over a military jacket, white shirt and dark cravat.
Inscribed below: ‘W. Haines, Pinxt’ ‘S. W. Reynolds, Sculpt / Engraver to the King.’ ‘CAPTAIN W. E. PARRY, R.N. F.R.S.’ ‘Published by W. Haines, 3, Boyle, Stt Saville Row, & J. W. Cook, 37, London Road, March, 21st 1827.’
Sir William Edward Parry (1790-1855), British naval officer and explorer, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1821.
Inscribed below: ‘W. Haines, Pinxt’ ‘S. W. Reynolds, Sculpt / Engraver to the King.’ ‘CAPTAIN W. E. PARRY, R.N. F.R.S.’ ‘Published by W. Haines, 3, Boyle, Stt Saville Row, & J. W. Cook, 37, London Road, March, 21st 1827.’
Sir William Edward Parry (1790-1855), British naval officer and explorer, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1821.