Jacobus Houbraken (Engraver); John and Paul Knapton (Publisher)
Place of Origin
Amsterdam; North Holland; Netherlands; Europe
Secondary Place of Origin
London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1741
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: J. Houbraken sculps. Amst. 1741.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: Impensis I. & P. Knapton Londini 1741.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Portrait
Armorial device
Materials
Ink
Paper (laid)
Techniques
Line engraved
Engraved
Etched
Dimensions (inches)
17.9 (H) x 13.3 (W) x 14.5 (Image H) x 9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
45.5 (H) x 33.9 (W) x 36.9 (Image H) x 22.8 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 14.8 in. (37.6 cm). Plate W: 9.3 in. (23.7 cm).
Publisher Summary
John and Paul Knapton
Publisher Date
01/01/1741
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
John and Paul Knapton
Edition Watermark
None
Edition Notes
From: Thomas Birch's "The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britian" London: John and Paul Knapton, 2 vols., 1747-1752. Description of the sitter on pp. 73-74.