John Smith (fl. 1675-1714), writing master of Christ's Hospital.
Print
late 17th century (engraved)
late 17th century (engraved)
Artist/Maker |
Engraving by Pieter van der Banck (1649-1697), after William Faithorne. Portrait, ‘John Smith (fl. 1675-1714), writing master of Christ’s Hospital’. The sitter’s head and shoulders are shown, facing half right, within a decorative oval border on a plinth. Lettered ‘John Smith Writing Master in London’.
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Title | John Smith (fl. 1675-1714), writing master of Christ's Hospital. (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
Brief description | Engraving by Pieter van der Banck (1649-1697), after William Faithorne. Portrait: 'John Smith (fl. 1675-1714), writing master of Christ's Hospital'. Lettered with the sitter's name and position. |
Physical description | Engraving by Pieter van der Banck (1649-1697), after William Faithorne. Portrait, ‘John Smith (fl. 1675-1714), writing master of Christ’s Hospital’. The sitter’s head and shoulders are shown, facing half right, within a decorative oval border on a plinth. Lettered ‘John Smith Writing Master in London’. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'John Smith Writing Master in London' (Lettered) |
Credit line | Bequeathed by Sir Ambrose Heal |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1965 pub. HMSO 1966 |
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Accession number | E.869-1965 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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