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Creator:
John Spilsbury, 1730–1795
after Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1723–1792
Title:
Esther Jacobs
Part Of:

Collective Title: Iconographie Anglaise par Reynolds et Autres

Date:
1762
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 3/4 × 13 13/16 inches (50.2 × 35.1 cm), Image: 17 13/16 × 13 13/16 inches (45.2 × 35.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: "Vol.4.P.185"

Watermark

Lettered, lower left: "J.Reynolds Pinxt."; lettered, lower right: "J. Spilsbury Fecit."; lettered, lower center: "This PRINT obtained the highest Premium in the year 1761, granted by the Society for the Encouragement of | Arts, Manufactures and Commercew, instituted in London. | Publish'd by J.Boydell Engraver in Cheapside Jany. 1st.1762 according to Act of Parliamt."

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.10029
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait
Access:
Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:25842
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