//
For internal use only
Not On Display
Print (Mezzotint)
The R.\t Hon:\ble the Countess of Essex.
John Faber Jr., Sir Godfrey Kneller
1730-1750
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
1967.2115
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
Share Object
Complete Details
Object Number
1967.2115
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
The R.\t Hon:\ble the Countess of Essex.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Faber Jr. (Mezzotinter); Sir Godfrey Kneller (Painter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1730-1750
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: J. Faber fecit.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: G Kneller Bar.\t pinx.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
18.2 (H) x 12.4 (W) x 17.8 (Image H) x 12 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
46.2 (H) x 31.6 (W) x 45.2 (Image H) x 30.5 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 17.9 in. (45.5 cm). Plate W: 12 in. (30.6 cm).
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom
Edition State
II
Edition Watermark
Unknown
Edition Notes
State II, with the publisher's address erased from the plate. From Kneller's "Beauties at Hampton Court" series, entitled: "The Beauties done from the Original Pictures in his Majties Pallace of Hampton Court, by Sr Godbrey Kneller, Bart. late Principall Painter to his Majtie." The original plates were later cut to 3/4 length with titles and the address of Sayer and King, at some point after 1750.