Dr. Donne
Print
late 16th - mid 17th century (made)
late 16th - mid 17th century (made)
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Portrait of Dr. Donne, Divine and Poet; Bust, the face seen nearly full, and turned a little to the right, one hand is introduced, which is grasping his sword handle; An oval in a frame; Print on paper; Inscribed 'Anno dni. 1591, Ætatis suæ 18. Antes mverto qve mvdado', and with eight lines from Izaak Walton, commencing-'This was for youth,' &c.; Used as a frontispiece to various editions of his poems, 1635-50.
Object details
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| Title | Dr. Donne (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | print on paper |
| Brief description | Portrait of Dr. Donne, Divine and Poet; Bust, the face seen nearly full; An oval in a frame; Print on paper; Inscribed; Used as a frontispiece to various editions of his poems, 1635-50.; By William Marshall; English School; Late 16th - mid 17th century. |
| Physical description | Portrait of Dr. Donne, Divine and Poet; Bust, the face seen nearly full, and turned a little to the right, one hand is introduced, which is grasping his sword handle; An oval in a frame; Print on paper; Inscribed 'Anno dni. 1591, Ætatis suæ 18. Antes mverto qve mvdado', and with eight lines from Izaak Walton, commencing-'This was for youth,' &c.; Used as a frontispiece to various editions of his poems, 1635-50. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Anno dni. 1591, Ætatis suæ 18. Antes mverto qve mvdado', and with eight lines from Izaak Walton, commencing-'This was for youth,' &c. (Inscribed.)
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
| Object history | Used as a frontispiece to various editions of his poems, 1635-50. |
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| Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874. |
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| Accession number | DYCE.2663 |
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| Record created | April 12, 2010 |
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