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Major General Sir John Malcolm

Print
early 19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print, whole-length portrait of a man, turned to right, resting his left hand on a sword, the right on his hip, and wearing military uniform and a cloak.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMajor General Sir John Malcolm (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint
Brief description
Print, whole-length portrait of Sir John Malcolm, mezzotint by Samuel Cousins after a drawing by Henry Corbould, early 19th century.
Physical description
Print, whole-length portrait of a man, turned to right, resting his left hand on a sword, the right on his hip, and wearing military uniform and a cloak.
Dimensions
  • Mount height: 74.8cm
  • Mount width: 54.5cm
Measured by SH 09/09/2011
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Drawn by Henry Corbould. Engraved by Saml. Cousins. From the Marble Statue of Major General Sir John Malcolm, G.C.B. K.L.S. &c. &c. Executed by Sir Francis Chantrey, one of which has been executed at Bombay, and the other in Westminster Abbey.' (Lettered)
Production
Open letter proof
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.280-1887

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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