Charles XII, King of Sweden
Print
early 18th century (printed)
early 18th century (printed)
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Print, portrait of a man, half-length, facing half right, within a plain oval border.
Object details
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Title | Charles XII, King of Sweden (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Mezzotint |
Brief description | Print, mezzotint of Charles XII, King of Sweden, engraved by John Faber II, early 18th century. |
Physical description | Print, portrait of a man, half-length, facing half right, within a plain oval border. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'was killed by a Shott from ye Citadel of Frederickshall, Decembr: 11th. 1718. Drawne in his Tent a little before his Death. J. Faber Jur. fecit Sold by Tho: Taylor at the Golden Lyon in Fleet Street' (Lettered with name of sitter and) |
Credit line | Given by Edgar Seligman |
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Accession number | E.4918-1960 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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