Henry Grattan
Print
14/12/1814 (published)
14/12/1814 (published)
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Portrait whole-length, to front, standing in an architectural setting, looking to right, leaning with left hand on a table and holding a roll of paper in his right hand; on the table are papers relating to Ireland and an inkstand; below are three volumes, two of them lettered 'Penal Law' and 'Irish Statutes'.
Object details
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Title | Henry Grattan (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Line and stipple engraving on paper |
Brief description | Print, whole-length portrait of Henry Grattan. Mezzotint by Edward Scriven after Alexander Pope, 1814. |
Physical description | Portrait whole-length, to front, standing in an architectural setting, looking to right, leaning with left hand on a table and holding a roll of paper in his right hand; on the table are papers relating to Ireland and an inkstand; below are three volumes, two of them lettered 'Penal Law' and 'Irish Statutes'. |
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Content description | Portrait of a man standing by a table and holding a roll of paper. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Painted by Alexr. Pope Engraved by E. Scriven, Histl. Engr. to H.R.H. the Prince Regent. The Rt. Honorable Henry Grattan, Dedicated (by Permission) to His Royal Higness the Duke of Sussex, by His Royal Highnesses most Obedient & Respectful Servant, Alexr. Pope. London: Published by Alexr. Pope, No. 7, Albany Court, Piccadilly, Decr. 14th 1814.' (Lettered) |
Production | India proof with open letters |
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Accession number | 22986 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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