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S.\R Godfrey Kneller Bar; & Kn.\t of y\e Roman Empire/ Principal Painter to K. Charles 2.\d Iames 2cts William 3.\d Q. Ann & King George 1.\s\t
John Faber Jr., Sir Godfrey Kneller, J. & J. Tonson and John Faber Jr.
1735
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Faber Jr. (Mezzotinter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1965.2533
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
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Object Number
1965.2533
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
S.\R Godfrey Kneller Bar; & Kn.\t of y\e Roman Empire/ Principal Painter to K. Charles 2.\d Iames 2cts William 3.\d Q. Ann & King George 1.\s\t
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Faber Jr. (Mezzotinter); Sir Godfrey Kneller (Painter); J. & J. Tonson and John Faber Jr. (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1735
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: I. Faber fecit 1735
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: Se Ipse pinx.t
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
- Armorial device
- Self-portrait
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
14.1 (H) x 10.3 (W) x 13.8 (Image H) x 9.9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.9 (H) x 26.2 (W) x 35 (Image H) x 25.1 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm). Plate W: 9 15/16 (25.2 cm).
Publisher Summary
J. & J. Tonson and John Faber Jr.
Publisher Date
01/01/1735
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom
Publisher Name
J. & J. Tonson and John Faber Jr.
Edition Watermark
None
Edition Notes
Early proof with scratch lines for legend visible. From the Kit-Cat Club series.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
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. 1, p. 376.