An oval bust-length portrait of Robert Calder (1744/5–1818) in rear-admiral’s undress uniform, 1795–1812, with a naval gold medal for the Battle of Cape St Vincent. Lettered beneath the image with the title, ‘Sir Robert Calder, First Captain to Admiral Earl of St. Vincent &c. &c.’ Also lettered with the production details: ‘Abbott Pinxt. / Orme Sculpt.’ This portrait was engraved by Daniel Orme after Lemuel Francis Abbott’s oil painting of 1798, which is now in the collection at the National Maritime Museum (see BHC2593). (Updated June 2019.)
Technique includes aquatint.