John Faber Jr. (Mezzotinter); Sir Godfrey Kneller (Painter); John Cooper (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1730-1750
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower center
Inscription: J. Faber Fecit.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left
Inscription: G. Kneller pinx
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: J. Cooper Ex.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Portrait
Materials
Ink
Paper (laid)
Techniques
Mezzotint
Dimensions (inches)
20 (H) x 14 (W) x 18.1 (Image H) x 12.4 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
50.8 (H) x 35.5 (W) x 46.1 (Image H) x 31.6 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 18.3 in. (46.5 cm). Plate W: 12.5 in. (31.8 cm).
Publisher Summary
J. Cooper
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
J. Cooper
Edition State
I
Edition Notes
State I, with the publisher's address printed in the lower right. From Kneller's "Beauties at Hampton Court" series, entitled: "The Beauties done from the Original Pictures in his Majties Pallace of Hampton Court, by Sr Godbrey Kneller, Bart. late Principall Painter to his Majtie." The original plates were later cut to 3/4 length with titles and the address of Sayer and King, at some point after 1750.