Samuel Butler author of Hudibrass [graphic].

Description

Title: Samuel Butler author of Hudibrass [graphic].
Alternative Title: Samuel Butler author of Hudibras
Contributor: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, attributed name.
Published / Created: [between 1750 and 1800]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: In an oval, a portrait of Samuel Butler, turned to the right and looking at viewer, wearing open jacket with cravat and with loose shoulder length hair
Description: Title etched below image.
Date from British Museum online catalogue.
False attribution to Hogarth. See Catalogue of engraved British portraits.
On page 208 in volume 3.
Ms. note in pencil in Steevens's hand above print: Butler. See Mr. Nichols's Book, 3d. edit, p. 442.
Provenance: George Steevens bequeathed this collection to William Windham (1750-1810). At Windham's death, the collection was put up for sale on 20 July 1810 and was bought in by Mrs. Windham at 292 guineas; by descent through the Windham family; Sotheby's, 17 February 1919 to Dyson Perrins for £400; Sotheby's sale including Property of the Late C.W. Dyson Perrins, Esq., 11 June 1959, lot 100 purchased by Maggs Bros. for W.S. Lewis for £1300.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 16.7 x 13 cm, on sheet 18.4 x 15 cm
Language: English

Genre: Authors
Portrait prints
Annotations (Provenance) 18th century
Engravings England London 1740
Etchings England London 1740
Material: etching and engraving ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680,
Subjects: Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680
18th century
England > London > 1740
Steevens, George, 1736-1800 > Ownership
Perrins, Charles William Dyson, 1864-1958 > Ownership

Access: Public
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