K. William III [graphic]

Description

Title: K. William III [graphic]
Alternative Title: King William the Third
Creator: Houbraken, Jacobus, 1698-1780, printmaker
Contributor: Kneller, Godfrey, Sir, 1646-1723, artist.
John and Paul Knapton (Firm), publisher.
Published / Created: [1744]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Impensis J. & P. Knapton, Londini
Abstract: "Portrait of William III, bust directed to left but looking at the viewer, wearing an ermine cape and collar of the Order of the Garter; in an architectural oval with draped curtain beyond; a crown and sceptre on a pedestal before the portrait; a small scene with two allegorical figures in a roundel below; with inscription below; state with publisher's address."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text in image.
Text below image: "At Kensington Palace."
Plate from: Birch, T. The heads of illustrious persons of Great Britain. London : John and Paul Knapton, MDCCXLIII-MDCCLI [1743-1751].
Sheet trimmed to plate mark on top.
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 : sheet 380 x 248 mm
Language: English

Access: Public
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