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Some of his paintings were signed "Francis Lemuel Abbott", but it is not known why he assumed the additional
Christian name, as it was not one with which he was baptised. Other famous paintings include, that off one addressed as follows: To the society of goffers at Blackheath this plate is with just
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Abbott painted portraits of many figures of the day. His 1797 portrait of
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Dedicated by their most humble servant, Lemuel Francis Abbott It is signed painted by L.F.Abbott 1790. It is reported to be that of a Captain William Innes and a pensioner. Captain Innes was as the story goes, an avid fan of the society of goffers.
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and lived in London, but returned to his parents after his teacher's death in 1776. There he continued to develop his artistic talents independently, but some authorities have suggested that he may also have studied with
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is great; I am well pleased with Abbott." While the Nelson portrait was Abbott's most famous work, other subjects of the period included
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