His Excellency General the Marquis of Anglesey
Print
08/10/1828 (published)
08/10/1828 (published)
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Whole-length portrait, standing, facing to front, wearing hussars' uniform and holding a busby in left hand. The sitter is decorated with various insignia, is wearing a sash and has a sword at his left side. The portrait is set against a stormy sky.
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Title | His Excellency General the Marquis of Anglesey (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Mezzotint on wove paper |
Brief description | Print, whole-length portrait of Henry William Paget, Marquess of Anglesey, in hussars' uniform. Mezzotint by Charles Turner after Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1828. |
Physical description | Whole-length portrait, standing, facing to front, wearing hussars' uniform and holding a busby in left hand. The sitter is decorated with various insignia, is wearing a sash and has a sword at his left side. The portrait is set against a stormy sky. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence, Principal Painter in Ordinary to His Majesty P.R.A. &c. &c. &c. Engraved by Charles Turner A.R.A. Mezzotinto Engraver in Ordinary to His Majesty &c. &c. To His Most Gracious Majesty This print of His Excellency General the Marquis of Anglesey, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland K.G. G.C.B. K.S.P. G.C.H. &c. &c. is by His Majesty's most gracious permission dedicated by His Majesty's most humble subject & servant C. Turner. London Published October 8 1828 by Mr. Turner, 50 Warren Street, Fitzroy Square.' (Lettered) |
Production | Attribution note: Open letter proof |
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Accession number | 22107 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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