Thomas Beach (1738-1806). Oil on canvas portrait of Captain A. Napier. Signed along the lower right. Inscribed “”Capt. A. Napier”” and dated 1776 along the lower left. Several labels are adhered to the verso: a James Bourlet & Sons, Ltd. label, c. early 20th century; an inventory label identifying the piece as part of the Collection of W. Phelips Esqr, Montacute House; additionally there are two handwritten tags, one inscribed “”W Phelips Esqr, Montacute House”” and the other inscribed “”W Phelips Esqr, 162.””

Provenance: Private collection, MinnesotaUnframed; height: 30 in x width: 25 in. Framed; height: 38 in x width: 32 1/4 in.