[PORTRAIT] George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, KB (1718-1792) British naval officer. He is best known for his commands in the American War of Independence, particularly his victory over the French at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. It is often claimed that he was the commander to have pioneered the tactic of "breaking the line". Original antique engraved portrait of Lord Rodney, image about 4 x 5" plus wide margins. The engraver was Edward Scriven (1775-1841) was an English engraver. He was born, according to his own account, at Alcester, Warwickshire, though his name does not appear in the parish register. He was a pupil of Robert Thew, and became known as an engraver of portraits, in the stipple and chalk manner. He was a supporter of the Artists' Annuity Fund, in the establishment of which, in 1810, he took a leading part. He died on 23 August 1841, leaving a widow and five children. He was buried in Kensal Green cemetery, where a stone was erected to his memory by the members of the Artists' Fund.

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