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Print (Mezzotint)
Prince Thomas Holles, Duke of Newcastle
John Faber Jr., Sir Godfrey Kneller, John Smith
1700-1750
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
1965.2637
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
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Object Number
1965.2637
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
Prince Thomas Holles, Duke of Newcastle
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Faber Jr. (Mezzotinter); Sir Godfrey Kneller (Painter); John Smith (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1700-1750
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: G. Kneller S.R.I. et. Mag. Brit Baronet pinx.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: Sold by I. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russell Street Covent-Garden.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
- Armorial device
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
13.9 (H) x 10 (W) x 13.9 (Image H) x 10 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.2 (H) x 25.3 (W) x 35.2 (Image H) x 25.3 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Trimmed within platemark.
Publisher Summary
J. Smith
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
J. Smith
Edition State
III
Edition Watermark
None
Edition Notes
State III is indicated by the evidence of the damage to the plate in the area of the niche, in addition to the careful retouching throughout the image which is the distinguishing feature of the second state.
Smith lists as a modern restrike of the plate (Smith 400).
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.
• See p.400, no.255.