P. Rapin de Thoyras [graphic]

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Title: P. Rapin de Thoyras [graphic]
Creator: Vertue, George, 1684-1756, printmaker
Contributor: Vertue, George, 1684-1756, artist.
Published / Created: [1734]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: "Portrait, half-length to right, with head turned to look towards front; wearing a long wig, loose cloak above armour, and lace collar; his right forearm resting on frame, holding a book open with thumb between the pages; in rectangular frame on pedestal with convex front; coat of arms and books in foreground, one on right lettered "Histor[y] of Engla[nd]"; after a drawing by Vertue."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text in image.
Place of publication taken from printmaker's known place of activity.
Provenance: Gift of Joseph Verner Reed (Yale 1926) to the Yale Library, 1958. Portions were transferred to Lewis Walpole Library 1960. For other items from this gift refer to Beinecke Library's GEN MSS 1000.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 324 x 218 mm, on sheet 373 x 242 mm
Language: English

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