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John Bannister Esqr.

Print
01/05/1829 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Three-quarter-length, seated in an armchair, facing to front. The sitter is holding a cane in his left hand and a hat in the right.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJohn Bannister Esqr. (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint on paper
Brief description
Three-quarter-length portrait of John Bannister, actor and comedian, seated in an armchair. Mezzotint by George Clint after his own painting, 1829.
Physical description
Three-quarter-length, seated in an armchair, facing to front. The sitter is holding a cane in his left hand and a hat in the right.
Dimensions
  • Cut to height: 61.1cm
  • Cut to width: 44.7cm
Measured by SH 27/09/2010
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Painted and Engraved by Geo. Clint A.R.A. John Bannister Esqe. late Comedian. From a Picture in the possession of T. Griffiths Esqr. London, Published May 1st 1829 by Geo. Clint, 83 Gower Street.' (Lettered)
Production
Attribution note: Open letter proof.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
24672

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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