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Sir Edward Walpole
Title
[Sir Edward Walpole] [graphic].
Publication
[London] : [publisher not identified], [1802]
Physical Description
1 print : stipple engraving with etching ; oval image 15.1 x 13 cm, on sheet 16.6 x 15 cm
Medium
wove paper.
Notes
Title from lettered state.
Printmaker and artist from statements of responsibility on lettered state: S. Harding del. ; Birril sc.
Proof before letters.
Publication date from that of the volume in which the finished plate appeared.
Proof state of a plate from: Coxe, W. Memoirs of Horatio, Lord Walpole. London : Printed for T. Cadell, Jun. and W. Davies, 1802.
Probably after a painting of Sir Edward Walpole, grandfather of Sir Robert Walpole, that hung in the Library at Strawberry Hill.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Provenance
Sotheby's 14 July 1924 (Miscellaneous sale), lot 183 to Spencer. Formerly owned by Kirgate's friend William Bawtree (1744-1824) engraver.
Summary
Half length portrait, inclined left, looking front; in long curled wig, plain collar, doublet with slashed sleeves, badge on ribbon over right shoulder.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
March 04, 2016
Subjects (Local Yale)
Genre/Form
Book illustrations.
Portrait prints.
Stipple engravings - England - London - 1802.
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