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Thomas Clarkson

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

Whole-length portrait, to left, seated in an interior and looking to front; left hand resting on arm of chair and holding a pen in right hand. On the table, to the left, is a map of Africa, an inkstand and papers. In the left background is a fireplace with male busts over it; on the ground, to the right, are souvenirs. No lettering.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThomas Clarkson (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint on paper
Brief description
Portrait of Thomas Clarkson seated in an interior. Mezzotint by Charles Turner after Alfred Edward Chalon, early 19th century.
Physical description
Whole-length portrait, to left, seated in an interior and looking to front; left hand resting on arm of chair and holding a pen in right hand. On the table, to the left, is a map of Africa, an inkstand and papers. In the left background is a fireplace with male busts over it; on the ground, to the right, are souvenirs. No lettering.
Dimensions
  • Height: 64.7cm
  • Width: 49cm
Measured by SH 15/03/2011.
Style
Production
Attribution note: Proof before all letters
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
22117

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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