The Right Honorable Robert Clayton, Lord Mayor of y\e City of London 1680.
John Smith, John Riley, John Boydell
1680
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Smith (Mezzotinter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
Ink
Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1967.2145
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
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Object Number
1967.2145
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
The Right Honorable Robert Clayton, Lord Mayor of y\e City of London 1680.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
John Smith (Mezzotinter); John Riley (Painter); John Boydell (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1680
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: I.Smith fec.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: I. Riley pinx.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Portrait
Armorial device
Materials
Ink
Paper (wove)
Techniques
Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
17.6 (H) x 13.1 (W) x 16 (Image H) x 11.3 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
44.8 (H) x 33.3 (W) x 40.7 (Image H) x 28.7 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 16.1 in. (40.9 cm). Plate W: 11.3 in. (28.8 cm).
Publisher Summary
J. Boydell
Publisher Date
01/01/1811
Place of Publication
London
Publisher Name
J. Boydell
Edition State
III
Edition Watermark
None
Edition Notes
Probably State III, as state III is recorded by Chaloner Smith as impressions with block spots in the image. This impression has black spots on the face of the sitter and around the frame and hat.