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Print (Mezzotint)
Charles Cecil Esq.
Bernard Lens II, Jan van der Vaardt, Edward Cooper
1670-1725
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Bernard Lens II (Mezzotinter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper
Museum Object Number
1967.2205
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
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Object Number
1967.2205
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
Charles Cecil Esq.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Bernard Lens II (Mezzotinter); Jan van der Vaardt (Painter); Edward Cooper (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1670-1725
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: B Lens fecit
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: Vandervaart Pinxit
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: Sold by E: Cooper at the 3 Pidgeons in Bedford Street
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Ink
- Paper
Techniques
- Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
13.9 (H) x 10.6 (W) x 13.4 (Image H) x 9.9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.2 (H) x 27 (W) x 34.1 (Image H) x 25.2 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 13.5 in. (34.4 cm). Plate W: 10 in. (25.5 cm).
Publisher Summary
E. Cooper
Place of Publication
London
Publisher Name
E. Cooper
Edition State
II
Edition Watermark
None
Edition Notes
Appears to be State II, although it is possible that this impression comes from the State III impressions, but before any alterations to the plate.
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. 2. 461-940.
• See p.813, no.1.