Francis, Earl of Godolphin
Prints and Maps
John Faber Jr. (Mezzotinter)
Sir Godfrey Kneller (Painter)
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1732
Ink; Paper (laid)
Mezzotint
1965.2539
Object Number1965.2539 |
Print (Mezzotint)
Francis, Earl of Godolphin
Prints and Maps
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
John Faber Jr. (Mezzotinter)
1684-1756
Faber Jr. was one of London's most prolific mezzotint engravers. He used the "Jr." or "Junr." designation with his name until his father's death in 1721.
Sir Godfrey Kneller (Painter)
1646-1743
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
1732
1. Inscription; Lower right; J. Faber fecit 173
2. Inscription; Lower left; G. Kneller Bar.t Pinx.t
Portrait; Armorial device
Ink; Paper (laid)
Mezzotint
13.9 (H) , 9.9 (W) , 13.9 (Image H) , 9.9 (Image W)
35.4 (H) , 25.2 (W) , 13.9 (Image H) , 9.9 (Image W)
Plate H: 13.9 in. (35.4 cm). Plate W: 9.9 in. (25.2 cm).
Boydell, Josiah
1732
London
I
None
Only one state recorded. From the "Kitcat Club" series. Probably published by Josiah Boydel. Late impression. Original impressions issued by J. Tonson and J. Faber; late impressions by Boydell & Company.
Text available soon.
[Book] Smith, John Chaloner. 1884 British Mezzotinto Portraits; Being a Descriptive Catalogue of These Engravings from the Introduction of the Art to the early part of the present century. 1. 1-460.
• Print listed as no. 18, p. 379.