Sir Cloudesley Shovell Mezzotint Portrait Engraving JI Smith Circa.1692 1920s As son of a King

As son of a King of France

and relates the scene to a humorous anecdote on swan behaviour from William Gilpin's 1764 Thames Tour

which occurs on many drawings by Paul and Thomas Sandby

Hand coloured etching Circa 1810

Sir Cloudesley Shovell Mezzotint Portrait Engraving JI Smith Circa.1692 1920s As son of a KingSr Cloudislly Shovel Knight Rear Admiral of the Red on Board their Majesties Ship the Royal William in ye late defeat given to the French and also Lieutenant Colonel of one of their Majesties Marine Regiments. Engraved by JI Smith after W. De Rck. Circa. 1692. Good impression on laid paper minor edge damages to no real detriment. Thread margins. 25. 1 by 36. 5 cms. Admiral of the Fleet Sir Cloudesley Shovell 1650 1707 rose through the ranks of the