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Samuel Johnson L.L.D.
Title
[Samuel Johnson L.L.D.] [graphic] / J.J. De Claussin f. A.F. 1813.
Edition
[Proof with scratched engraver's name].
Publication
[London] : [publisher not identified], [1813]
Physical Description
1 print : etching and engraving on chine collé ; plate mark 25.8 x 20.1 cm, on sheet 31.2 x 21.8 cm
Medium
wove paper.
Notes
Title from later state.
Artist from statement of responsiblity on later state.
Proof with scratched engraver's name only. For a later state with title "Samuel Johnson L.L.D." and statements of responsibility "J. Northcote R.A. pin." and "J.J. De Claussin sculp." added, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: K,61.51.
Provenance
Formerly owned by R.B. Sheridan (the dramatist's grandson), who undertook the copious extra-illustration of the volumes. Later owned by Sheridan's descendant Lady Wavertree.
Summary
"Portrait of Samuel Johnson, half length, to the right, reading a book, holding it close to his face; after Northcote."--British Museum online catalogue.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 21, 2023
References
Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, v. 2, page 648, no. 9
Subjects (Local Yale)
Genre/Form
Proofs.
Chine collé prints.
Portrait prints.
Etchings - England - London - 1813.
Engravings - England - London - 1813.
Annotations (Provenance) - 19th century.
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