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William Wollaston

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

Portrait of William Wollaston, Philosopher; The face seen nearly full, and turned a little to the left; full wig, the curls falling on the shoulders. An oval, with arms beneath; Print on paper; Inscribed 'MR. WOLLASTON. G. VERTUE, SCULPSIT'.

Object details

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Object type
TitleWilliam Wollaston (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
print on paper
Brief description
Portrait of William Wollaston, Philosopher; The face seen nearly full, and turned a little to the left; full wig, the curls falling on the shoulders. An oval, with arms beneath; Print on paper; By George Vertue; English School; 18th century.
Physical description
Portrait of William Wollaston, Philosopher; The face seen nearly full, and turned a little to the left; full wig, the curls falling on the shoulders. An oval, with arms beneath; Print on paper; Inscribed 'MR. WOLLASTON. G. VERTUE, SCULPSIT'.
Dimensions
  • Page height: 31.6cm (approx)
  • Page width: 20.5cm (approx)
Style
Marks and inscriptions
MR. WOLLASTON. 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.2707

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Record createdApril 14, 2010
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