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William Frederick Collard Esqr.

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

Three-quarter-length portrait, to front, seated and reading a large book with claspes. The book is placed on top of another book on a table, on which his left arm is resting. In the left background are bookshelves.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleWilliam Frederick Collard Esqr. (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint on paper
Brief description
Portrait of William Frederick Collard seated by a table. Mezzotint by Thomas Goff Lupton after James Lonsdale, mid-19th century.
Physical description
Three-quarter-length portrait, to front, seated and reading a large book with claspes. The book is placed on top of another book on a table, on which his left arm is resting. In the left background are bookshelves.
Dimensions
  • Height: 52.1cm
  • Width: 38.4cm
Dimensions taken from Marshall, Julian. A Catalogue of Engraved National Portraits in the National Art Library. London: HMSO, 1895.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Painted by James Lonsdale Esqr. Engraved by Thos. Lupton. William Frederick Collard Esqr. This Plate was engraved at the expense of those in his employ as a Testimony of their sincere respect.' (Lettered)
Production
Attribution note: Open letter proof
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
27075

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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