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The Right Honourable Bessey Countess of Rochford
John Smith, Charles d' Agar, John and Josiah Boydell
1723
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Smith (Mezzotinter and publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1965.2685
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
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Object Number
1965.2685
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
The Right Honourable Bessey Countess of Rochford
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Smith (Mezzotinter and publisher); Charles d' Agar (Painter); John and Josiah Boydell (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1723
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: J. Smith Fec. & ex. 1723
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: Char: D'Agar pinx.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
14.3 (H) x 10.9 (W) x 13.6 (Image H) x 9.9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
36.4 (H) x 27.6 (W) x 34.5 (Image H) x 25.1 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 13.6 in. (34.6 cm). Plate W: 9.9 in. (25.2 cm).
Publisher Summary
J. Boydell
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom
Publisher Name
J. Boydell
Edition State
III
Edition Watermark
None
Edition Notes
Roulett and rocker used to intensify design on worn plate. 1723 date of first issue. Smith's plates were sold at his retirement and eventually came to Josiah and John Boydell, who eventually sold them in 1818. Wove paper, although produced at Whatman's Turkey Mills and used by Boskerville by mid 19th century, was not used for all prints until the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th.