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Print (Mezzotint)
Serenissima Maria D.G. Angeliae, Scotiae Franciae et / Hiberniae Regina Inaugurata XXIII.o die Aprilis Anno 1685
John Smith, Sir Godfrey Kneller
1690-1703
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
1965.2691
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
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Object Number
1965.2691
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
Serenissima Maria D.G. Angeliae, Scotiae Franciae et / Hiberniae Regina Inaugurata XXIII.o die Aprilis Anno 1685
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Smith (Mezzotinter and publisher); Sir Godfrey Kneller (Painter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1690-1703
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower center
Inscription: I. Smith fec
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: G. Kneller Pinx.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: Sold by I. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russel street Covent Garden
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
16.2 (H) x 12.5 (W) x 13.7 (Image H) x 10.1 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
41.2 (H) x 31.8 (W) x 34.9 (Image H) x 25.6 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 13.7 in. (35 cm). Plate 10.1 in. (25.7 cm).
Publisher Summary
J. Smith
Publisher Date
01/01/1703
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom
Publisher Name
J. Smith
Edition State
I
Edition Watermark
Unidentified, with fleur-de-lis
Edition Notes
Probably first state; this plate is also listed in Boydell's Catalog.
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. 3. 941-1428.
• See p.1196, no.169.