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Print (Engraving)
George the Third King of England (George III) (proof)
William Sharp, Henry Edridge, Edward Walmsley
June 1823 (1823-1823)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Sharp (Printmaker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Museum Object Number
1967.2411
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
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Object Number
1967.2411
Object Name
Print (Engraving)
Title
George the Third King of England (George III) (proof)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
William Sharp (Printmaker); Henry Edridge (Painter); Edward Walmsley (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
June 1823 (1823-1823)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Center beneath image
Inscription: "Painted in Miniature by Edridge."
Type: Inscription
Location: Center beneath legend
Inscription: "Engraved by Will\m. Sharpe (Aged 73)."
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: "London Pub.\d for the Proprietor. June. 1823."
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Portrait
- Monarchs and nobility
- George III
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (wove)
Techniques
- Engraved
- Etched
Dimensions (inches)
11.15 (H) x 9.2 (W) x 5.1 (Image H)
Dimensions (centimeters)
28.33 (H) x 23.3 (W) x 13 (Image H)
Measurement Notes
H and W are of backing. Plate H could not be determined. Plate W: 8.7 in. (22.2 cm).
Publisher Summary
E. Walmsley
Publisher Date
06/01/1823
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
E. Walmsley
Edition State
Proof with letters
Edition Watermark
Bottom left of center: "E [shield] W/ 1821"
Edition Notes
Monogram and watermark also found on 67.2408, 67.2410 and 67.2413. Print 67.2413 was the frontispiece cut from Edward Walmsley, Physiognomical Portraits One Hundred Distinguished Characters, from undoubted Originals, Engraved in the Line Manner, by the most Eminent British Artists, 2 vols., London: Published for the Proprietor by J. Major, 1822-24. Prints 67.2408, .2410, and .2413 are probably proofs for this work.