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Joseph Brown, a Greenwich Pensioner, circa 1832. This sensitive sketch is one of Burnet’s studies of old seamen for a painting of 1837 called ‘Greenwich Pensioners and Naval Heroes’, which was exhibited at the British Institution in 1837
1832
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The ships 'Vigilant' and 'Harpooner' offshore. (Updated, October 2015) Oil painting entitled 'The ships "Vigilant" and "Harpooner" offshore', 'Harpooner' being on the right. Both were South Sea w
1832
National Maritime Museum

Thomas Allen (1771-1838) a Greenwich Pensioner, circa 1832. Oil study for John Burnet's 'Greenwich Pensioners Commemorating the Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar' displayed at Apsley House, London. The NMM holds a print of the complete
1832
National Maritime Museum

Thomas Brunton, 1774-1833. A three-quarter-length, seated portrait showing Brunton wearing a black cutaway coat and trousers, maroon waistcoat, black stock and white shirt and collar. He has brown hair and short side-whiskers. He displays his watch chain
1832
National Maritime Museum

Thomas Mathews, a Greenwich Pensioner, circa 1832. This sensitive sketch is one of Burnet’s studies of old seamen for a painting of 1837 called ‘Greenwich Pensioners and Naval Heroes’, which was exhibited at the British Institution in 18
1832
National Maritime Museum

Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua), circa 1832/5-1856. A half-length portrait showing the sitter in two poses, wearing a black jacket with a white shirt and wing collar and a black tie. On the left he is facing slightly to the right and looks for
probably 1851
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