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Sir Joseph Banks

Print
1812 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Three-quarter-length portrait, seated in a chair, turned slightly to left and looking to front. The sitter is holding a paper in his right hand and resting his left hand on a cushion. In the foreground, on a table, is a ceremonial mace and ink stand. The sitter is wearing the sash and star of the Order of the Garter.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSir Joseph Banks (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Three-quarter-length portrait of Sir Joseph Banks seated in a chair. Engraving by Niccolo Schiavonetti after Thomas Phillips, 1812.
Physical description
Three-quarter-length portrait, seated in a chair, turned slightly to left and looking to front. The sitter is holding a paper in his right hand and resting his left hand on a cushion. In the foreground, on a table, is a ceremonial mace and ink stand. The sitter is wearing the sash and star of the Order of the Garter.
Dimensions
  • Height: 51.8cm
  • Width: 39.5cm
Measured by SH 27/09/2010
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Painted by Thos. Phillips R.A. Engraved by N. Schiavonetti. To the King's most excellent Majesty This Print of Sir Joseph Banks Bart. President of the Royal Society, is with His Gracious Permission (Granted in July 1809) humbly Dedicated by His Majesty's most dutiful Subjects and Servants, Thomas Phillips & Nicholas Schiavonetti. London, Published 1812, by N. Schiavonetti, No.12, Michael's Place, Brompton.' (Lettered)
Production
Attribution note: India proof
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
21997

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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