Thomas Bewick
Print
early 19th century (published)
early 19th century (published)
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Whole-length portrait, standing, turned to and facing right; leaning on a stick held in his right hand and wearing a top hat. The sitter is standing in a rural setting and in the distance is the town of Newcastle and the river Tyne.
Object details
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| Title | Thomas Bewick (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Whole-length portrait of Thomas Bewick with the town of Newcastle in the distance. Engraving by Frederick Bacon after James Ramsay, early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Whole-length portrait, standing, turned to and facing right; leaning on a stick held in his right hand and wearing a top hat. The sitter is standing in a rural setting and in the distance is the town of Newcastle and the river Tyne. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'James Ramsay pinxit Pub by R. Turner, Newcastle, Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. London: F. Bacon sculpt. Thomas Bewick.' (Lettered) |
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| Accession number | 24098 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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