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Richard Steele

Print
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of Richard Steele; After Sir James 'I'hornhill; Three-quarter length, the face inclined to the right, in cap and loose coat; An oval in a square; Print on paper; Inscribed 'G. VERTUE SCULPSIT'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRichard Steele (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
print on paper
Brief description
Portrait of Richard Steele; After Sir James 'I'hornhill; Three-quarter length, the face inclined to the right, in cap and loose coat; An oval in a square; Print on paper; By George Vertue; English School; 18th century.
Physical description
Portrait of Richard Steele; After Sir James 'I'hornhill; Three-quarter length, the face inclined to the right, in cap and loose coat; An oval in a square; Print on paper; Inscribed 'G. VERTUE SCULPSIT'.
Dimensions
  • Page height: 31.6cm (approx)
  • Page width: 20.5cm (approx)
Style
Marks and inscriptions
G. VERTUE SCULPSIT (Inscribed.)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Subjects depicted
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.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.2703

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Record createdApril 14, 2010
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