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Print (Mezzotint)
Elizabeth, Dutchess of Hamilton Brandon & c.
Richard Houston, Francis Cotes
1741-1760
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Richard Houston (Mezzotinter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1967.2463
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap
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Object Number
1967.2463
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
Elizabeth, Dutchess of Hamilton Brandon & c.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Richard Houston (Mezzotinter); Francis Cotes (Painter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1741-1760
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: Rich\d Houston Fecit
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Portrait
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
13.1 (H) x 9.2 (W) x 12.8 (Image H) x 8.9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33.2 (H) x 23.4 (W) x 32.4 (Image H) x 22.5 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate W: 8.9 in. (22.7 cm). Trimmed within platemark at bottom.
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom
Edition State
I
Edition Watermark
Unidentified
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.667, no.59.Book: Belknap, Waldron Phoenix. 1959 American Colonial Painting: Materials for a History.
• See p.317, no.55.