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General Lawrence.
Sherlock sculp.
[n.d., c.1757.]
Engraving. Platemark: 125 x 105mm (5 x 4¼"). Large margins on three sides, very small margins on left.
A bust portrait of General Stringer Lawrence (1697-1775), known as the 'Father of the Indian army'. Lawrence was the first Commander-in-Chief in India, and was actively engaged in a number of battles including Cuddalore, Pondicherry, and was in command at the capture of Devicota in 1749. In 1759 failing health compelled him to return to England. The East India Company erected a monument to his memory in Westminster Abbey. A plate from Tobias Smollett's 'History of England', published in 1757.
[Ref: 35633] £60.00
(£72.00 incl.VAT)
W Linley [facsimile signature.]
J. Lonsdale pinx.t. W.P. Sherlock.
Printed by Lefevre & Co. 52, Newman St. [n.d. c.1830.]
Rare lithograph. 235 x 178mm (9¼ x 7"). Trimmed to plate
William Linley (1771-1835) joined the British East India Company in 1790 and held a writership at their college in Madras. In 1810 he retired from active service and devoted all his time to singing, composing glees and songs, as well as writing literature. From the Collection of J.S. Bumpus. NPG: D5090.
[Ref: 17225] £65.00
(£78.00 incl.VAT)
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