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Print and frame (Mezzotint)
Profile Portrait of a Woman Holding Piece of Lace
Thomas Frye
December 20 1761 (1761-1761)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Frye (Designer, draftsman and engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper
- Paperboard
Museum Object Number
1959.0098.047 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1959.0098.047 A, B
Object Name
Print and frame (Mezzotint)
Title
Profile Portrait of a Woman Holding Piece of Lace
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Thomas Frye (Designer, draftsman and engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
December 20 1761 (1761-1761)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right, within image
Inscription: T Frye Inv:\t & Sculp:\t/ Published Dec:\br 20:1761.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Ink
- Paper
- Paperboard
Techniques
- Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
21 (H) x 14.8 (W) x 19.8 (Image H) x 13.76 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
53.3 (H) x 37.7 (W) x 50.3 (Image H) x 34.95 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 20.0 in. (50.6 cm). Plate W: 13.9 in. (35.2 cm). Support H: 21.0 in. (53.3 cm). Support W: 15.3 in. (38.8 cm). Frame H: 23.5 in. (59.6 cm). Frame W: 17.7 in. (45.0 cm). Frame D: 1.2 in. (3.0 cm). H at left. W at bottom.
Publisher Date
12/20/1761
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Edition State
I or II
Edition Notes
State I as issued by the engraver. State II, published by Boydell. Either a late impression of state I or state II, as this impression is weak, although there is no evidence of reworking.