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John Barrow

Print
27/05/1847 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Half-length, seated at a table, turned slightly to left and looking to front. The sitter's right hand is resting on the table, and he is wearing a dark coat and neck tie.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleJohn Barrow (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint on paper
Brief description
Half-length portrait of Sir John Barrow seated at a table. Mezzotint on paper by G. T. Payne after John Lucas, 1847.
Physical description
Half-length, seated at a table, turned slightly to left and looking to front. The sitter's right hand is resting on the table, and he is wearing a dark coat and neck tie.
Dimensions
  • Size in mount height: 74.6cm
  • Size in mount width: 54.6cm
Measured by SH 27/09/2010
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Painted by John Lucas Engraved by G. T. Payne To the Rt. Honble. The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty this portrait of John Barrow Bart. Is respectfully dedicated by their most obedient servants Henry Graves & Compy. London, Published May 27th 1847 by Henry Graves & Compy. Printsellers to the Queen, 6 Pall Mall' (Lettered)
Production
Attribution note: Open letter proof.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
22953

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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