WILLIAM PENN'S Treaty with the INDIANS, when he founded the PROVINCE of PENNSYLVANIA in NORTH AMERICA 1681.
Prints and Maps
John Hall (Engraver)
Benjamin West (Painter)
John Boydell (Publisher)
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
June 12 1775 (1775-1775)
Ink; Watercolor; Paper (laid); Alum; Kaolin; Wood
Line Etched with minimal burin work, Engraved, Hand colored, Painted
1958.2878 A
Object Number1958.2878 A |
Print (Line engraving)
WILLIAM PENN'S Treaty with the INDIANS, when he founded the PROVINCE of PENNSYLVANIA in NORTH AMERICA 1681.
Prints and Maps
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
John Hall (Engraver)
1739-1797
Benjamin West (Painter)
10/10/1738-03/11/1820
Appointed historical painter to king in 1772, and surveyor of the royal pictures in 1790. Co-founded the Royal Academy in London and succeeded Sir Joshua Reynolds as its president from 1792 to 1820.
John Boydell (Publisher)
1719-1804
London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
June 12 1775 (1775-1775)
1. Inscription; Lower right, beneath image; "John Hall Sculpsit."
2. Inscription; Lower left, beneath image; "Benj: West pinxit."
3. Inscription; Lower center, beneath image; "John Boydell excudit 1775."
4. Inscription; Lower center, beneath title; Published June 12,,\th 1775 by JOHN BOYDELL Engraver in Cheapside London.
Historical; Quaker; City view; Armorial device; Native American; American Indian; William Penn; Penn's Treaty
Ink; Watercolor; Paper (laid); Alum; Kaolin; Wood
Line Etched with minimal burin work, Engraved, Hand colored, Painted
19.6 (H) , 24.5 (W) , 16.7 (Image H) , 23 (Image W)
49.8 (H) , 62.3 (W) , 16.7 (Image H) , 23 (Image W)
Paper chain intervals: 3.9-4.1 cm; laid lines 7 per cm. Plate mark: H: 48 cm. W: 61.7 cm.
Boydell, John
06/12/1775
Cheapside, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
unknown
Hand colored with watercolors
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