Viscount Samuel 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

The cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald, 1931, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald, 1931, (1935). British politicians in the newly formed National Government which contained members of the Conservative Party, Liberals

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

Cabinet of the National Government, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Cabinet of the National Government, 1931, (1933). Group portrait of British politicians in the newly formed National Government which contained members of the Conservative Party, Liberals

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

Samuel Hood (1724-1816), 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral, 1837. Artist: Thomas Phillibrown
Samuel Hood (1724-1816), 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral, 1837

Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral, (1831). Artist: H Robinson
Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood, British admiral, (1831). Hood (1724-1816) fought in the American War of Independence

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Viscount Samuel, also known as Lord Hood, was a prominent figure in British politics during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in 1724 and passing away in 1816, he played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of his time. One notable depiction is seen in "The Cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald" from 1931. This artwork, created by an unknown artist, showcases his involvement with the government during this period. Another portrayal can be found in "Madam Blubber On Her Canvass, " an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson dating back to April 22, 1784. Rowlandson's work continues to capture Viscount Samuel's influence with pieces like "Madam Blubbers Last Shift or The Aerostatic Dilly" and "The Westminster Watchman. " These satirical drawings provide insight into the political climate surrounding him at that time. In addition to Rowlandson's works, Isaac Cruikshank also depicted Viscount Samuel through pieces such as "The Rival Candidates" and "Westminster Races. . " Both artworks shed light on the competitive nature of politics during this era. Viscount Samuel's impact extended beyond art; he was involved with various cabinets throughout his career. One example is highlighted in another piece titled "Cabinet of the National Government, " which dates back to either 1931 or 1933 (creator unknown). Furthermore, historical records reveal intriguing moments from Viscount Samuel's life. For instance, there is mention of him being referred to as the high-flying candidate or Little Paul-Goose while mounting from a blanket in an election campaign held around1806. Lastly, one cannot overlook the controversial aspects associated with politics illustrated through works like "The Scrutiny or Examination of Filth" by Thomas Rowlandson. Such depictions serve as reminders that even influential figures like Viscount Samuel faced scrutiny and criticism.