John Smith (Mezzotinter); Sir Godfrey Kneller (Painter); John Smith (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1692-1692
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: I Smith fec: et excudit.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: G Kneller Eques pinx
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Portrait
Materials
Ink
Paper (wove)
Techniques
Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
17.2 (H) x 13.1 (W) x 13.6 (Image H) x 9.8 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
43.7 (H) x 33.4 (W) x 34.5 (Image H) x 24.9 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Trimmed within platemark.
Publisher Summary
J. Smith
Publisher Date
01/01/1692
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
J. Smith
Edition State
II or III
Edition Watermark
None
Edition Notes
State III is a later printing, published by Boydell. There is some ink splattering throughout the image indicating a weak plate, but otherwise the impression is good. On wove paper, which suggests Boydell's later printing.