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Print (Mezzotint)
The Countess of Essex
John Smith, Sir Godfrey Kneller
1675-1700
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Smith (Mezzotinter and publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1965.2656
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
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Object Number
1965.2656
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
The Countess of Essex
Category
Prints and Maps - Maps and Prints Study Collection
Creator (Role)
John Smith (Mezzotinter and publisher); Sir Godfrey Kneller (Painter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1675-1700
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: I. Smith fec. et exc.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: G. Kneller Eques pinx:
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
13.5 (H) x 9.9 (W) x 13.3 (Image H) x 9.9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
34.2 (H) x 25.2 (W) x 33.8 (Image H) x 25.2 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Trimmed inside platemark.
Publisher Summary
J. Smith
Publisher Date
01/01/1695
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom
Publisher Name
J. Smith
Edition State
Unidentified
Edition Watermark
None
Edition Notes
Probably a second state. Only one state described by John Chaloner Smith (p.1165, no.84). Poor impression with roulette use to define folds of dressing gown at bosom, and along sleeves.