The Brickdust Man
Print
late 18th century (published)
late 18th century (published)
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A bearded man shown half-length, wearing a felt cap, carrying a bag over his shoulder and holding a staff in his left hand. Part of the image is printed in red ink.
Object details
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Title | The Brickdust Man (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Mezzotint |
Brief description | 'The Brickdust Man'. Print showing a bearded man wearing a cap and carrying a staff. Mezzotint by James Watson after Nathaniel Hone, late 18th century. |
Physical description | A bearded man shown half-length, wearing a felt cap, carrying a bag over his shoulder and holding a staff in his left hand. Part of the image is printed in red ink. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Nathl. Hone pinxt. Jas Watson fecit. Printed for Henry Parker & Elizth Bakewell opposite Birchin Lane in Cornhill London.' (Lettered with title and) |
Credit line | Given by Mrs E. B. Westwood |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1959 . London: HMSO, 1964. |
Collection | |
Accession number | E.656-1959 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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