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Captn. Thos. Coram
Title
Captn. Thos. Coram [graphic].
Edition
[Proof, with some lettering].
Publication
[London] : [...] R. Cribb, No. 288 Holborn, [approximately 1 December 1796]
Physical Description
1 print : stipple engraving ; plate mark 57.8 x 41 cm, on sheet 59.2 x 41 cm
Medium
wove paper.
Notes
Title, artist, printmaker and imprint from later state.
Later state with lettering below the image with title, continuing "who after 17 years unwearied application, obtained the Charter of the Foundling Hospital, / To the Governors & Guardians of the Hospital, this Print is humbly dedicated / by their obedient humble Servt / R. Cribb", production and publication details: "W. Hogarth Pinxt" "London, Published Dec. 1. 1796, by R. Cribb No 288 Holborn" and "W. Nutter sculpt".
Sheet trimmed to plate mark except at bottom.
Provenance
George Steevens bequeathed this collection to William Windham (1750-1810). At Windham's death, the collection was put up for sale on 20 July 1810 and was bought in by Mrs. Windham at 292 guineas; by descent through the Windham family; Sotheby's, 17 February 1919 to Dyson Perrins for £400; Sotheby's sale including Property of the Late C.W. Dyson Perrins, Esq., 11 June 1959, lot 100 purchased by Maggs Bros. for W.S. Lewis for £1300.
Summary
Full length portrait of philanthropist Thomas Coram who began his career in shipping and trading, both in America and England, gaining a wide knowledge of colonial affairs. Later became projector of the Foundling Hospital, shown sitting, directed, facing and looking to the left, wearing open coat over vest and cravat, holding gloves in his left hand and a medal in his right hand, hat on the floor by his right foot; surrounded by emblems representing his mercatilist and philanthropic activities, including a scroll lettered "The Royal Charter" and a globe on the right; column and view of the sea and boats behind.
Variant and related titles
Captain Thomas Coram
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
March 18, 2016
References
Dobson, A. William Hogarth, p. 251-2
Subjects (Local Yale)
Genre/Form
Annotations (Provenance) - 18th century.
Portrait prints.
Proofs.
Stipple engravings - England - London - 1796.
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