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Henry Hallam F.R.A.S.

Print
26/02/1841 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Half-length portrait of Henry Hallam, to front and looking to left; the sitter is wearing a dark neckcloth and coat.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHenry Hallam F.R.A.S. (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Mezzotint on paper
Brief description
Print, half-length portrait of Henry Hallam. Mezzotint by Henry Cousins after Thomas Phillips, 1841.
Physical description
Half-length portrait of Henry Hallam, to front and looking to left; the sitter is wearing a dark neckcloth and coat.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 49.3cm (cut)
  • Sheet width: 39.3cm (cut)
Measured by SH 13/06/2011
Content description
Engraved portrait of a man wearing a dark neckcloth and coat.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Painted by Thos. Phillips, R.A. Engraved by Henry Cousins. Henry Hallam F.R.A.S. Author of History of the Middle Ages &c. &c. From the original picture in the possession of John Murray Esqr. London, Published by Welch & Gwynne, Printsellers to the Royal Family, 24, St. James's Street, Feby. 26, 1841.' (Lettered)
Production
Open letter proof.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
21947

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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