Admiral Samuel Hood Collection

Lord Hood, (1724- 1816), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Hood, (1724- 1816), 1830. Admiral Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (1724- 1816) Royal Navy officer. Served in the War of the Austrian Succession, the Seven Years War

Entree Dish with Cover from the Hood Service, London, 1806 / 07. Creator: Paul Storr
Entree Dish with Cover from the Hood Service, London, 1806/07

Soup Tureen with Cover from the Hood Service, England, 1806 / 07. Creator: Paul Storr
Soup Tureen with Cover from the Hood Service, England, 1806/07

Sauce Tureen and Cover from the Hood Service, England, 1807 / 08. Creator: Paul Storr
Sauce Tureen and Cover from the Hood Service, England, 1807/08

Madam Blubber On Her Canvass, April 22, 1784. April 22, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Madam Blubber On Her Canvass, April 22, 1784

The Drum Major of Sedition, March 29, 1784. March 29, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Drum Major of Sedition, March 29, 1784

Madam Blubbers Last Shift or The Aerostatic Dilly, April 29, 1784. April 29, 1784
Madam Blubbers Last Shift or The Aerostatic Dilly, April 29, 1784

The Rival Candidates, April 8, 1784. April 8, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Rival Candidates, April 8, 1784

The Westminster Watchman, April 12, 1784. April 12, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Westminster Watchman, April 12, 1784

The high-flying candidate, (ie Little Paul-Goose), mounting from a blanket, 1806. View of the hustings in Covent Garden showing Sir Samuel Hood

The scrutiny, or examination of the filth, 1784. Five men, holding their noses and examining chamber pots, with devils in the background on either side. One man is vomiting

The Westminster Watchman, 1784. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
The Westminster Watchman, 1784. Charles James Fox as a watchman. In the background, two sham watchmen, Lord Hood and Sir Cecil Wray

The Rival Candidates, 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The Rival Candidates, 1784. The three candidates for the Westminster constituency at the 1784 general election. Charles James Fox in the centre, in the pose of orator

Westminster Races... 1784. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
Westminster Races... 1784. Showing the three candidates for the Westminster constituency in the 1784 general election, Samuel Hood, Charles James Fox and Cecil Wray

Election-troops, bringing in their accounts, to the pay-table, 1788. Artist
Election-troops, bringing in their accounts, to the pay-table, 1788. The troops headed by Major Topham, approaching the barrier gate of the Treasury behind which stands William Pitt

Samuel, First Viscount Hood, (c1794?). Artist: Lemuel Francis Abbot
Samuel, First Viscount Hood, (c1794?). Full length portrait showing him leaning against a cannon. In the background on the sea are two ships engaged in battle and another washed up on the beach

H. M. S. Hood, 1935
H.M.S. Hood, 1935. Named after the 18th century Admiral Samuel Hood, HMS Hood was the largest ship in the Royal Navy when she was commissioned in 1920

Drawings Prints, Print, Drum Major Sedition, Subject, Publisher, Artist, Charles James Fox
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Drum Major of Sedition, Subject, Publisher, Subject, Artist, Subject, Charles James Fox, Hannah Humphrey, John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, Charles Jenkinson

Drawings Prints, Print, Rival Candidates, Publisher, Artist, Subject, William Humphrey
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Rival Candidates, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, Admiral Samuel Hood, Charles James Fox, Sir Cecil Wray, British, 1742

Drawings Prints, Print, Madam Blubber, Last Shift, Aerostatic Dilly, Publisher, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Madam Blubbers Last Shift or The Aerostatic Dilly, Publisher, Artist, Subject, Subject, Hannah Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, Sir Cecil Wray, Lady Albinia Hobart

Drawings Prints, Print, Westminster Watchman, Subject, Artist, Sir Cecil Wray, Admiral Samuel Hood
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Westminster Watchman, Subject, Artist, Subject, Sir Cecil Wray, Admiral Samuel Hood, Thomas Rowlandson, Charles James Fox, British, Yorkshire 1734-1805 Lincolnshire

Drawings Prints, Print, Madam Blubber, Canvass, Publisher, Subject, Artist, Hannah Humphrey
Drawings and Prints, Print, Madam Blubber On Her Canvass, Publisher, Subject, Artist, Subject, Hannah Humphrey, Admiral Samuel Hood, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, Thomas Rowlandson

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Admiral Samuel Hood, also known as Lord Hood, was a prominent figure in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in 1724 and passing away in 1816, he left a lasting impact on British naval history. During his career, Admiral Hood served with distinction and commanded several notable ships. His leadership skills were highly regarded by his peers and superiors alike. His contributions to the Royal Navy played a crucial role in securing victories for Britain during times of conflict. Aside from his military achievements, Admiral Hood had an appreciation for fine dining. The exquisite Entree Dish with Cover from the Hood Service is evidence of this passion. Created by Paul Storr in London around 1806/07, it showcases the elegance that surrounded Admiral Hood's lifestyle. Another remarkable piece from the same service is the Soup Tureen with Cover, also crafted by Paul Storr. This beautiful artifact reflects not only Admiral Hood's refined taste but also represents the opulence of England during that era. The Sauce Tureen and Cover from the Hood Service further exemplify Admiral Samuel Hood's penchant for luxury dining experiences. These meticulously designed pieces demonstrate both artistic craftsmanship and practicality. While Admiral Samuel Hood was admired for his military prowess and sophisticated palate, he was not immune to satire or caricature. Thomas Rowlandson's illustrations such as "Madam Blubber On Her Canvass, " "The Drum Major of Sedition, " "Madam Blubbers Last Shift or The Aerostatic Dilly, " "The Rival Candidates, " and "The Westminster Watchman" depict political humor prevalent at that time. One particularly amusing illustration titled "The high-flying candidate (ie Little Paul-Goose), mounting from a blanket" portrays an election campaign where candidates would go to great lengths to gain support – even resorting to unconventional methods like being launched into the air.