James Boswell of Auchinleck, Esqr [graphic]

Description

Title: James Boswell of Auchinleck, Esqr [graphic]
Creator: Jones, J. (John), approximately 1745-1797, printmaker
Contributor: Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792, artist.
Jones, J. approximately 1745-1797, publisher.
Published / Created: [17 January 1786]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. as the act directs Janry. 17, 1786, by I. Jones, No. 63 Great Portland Street, Mary-le-bone
Abstract: "Portrait of James Boswell after Reynolds (Mannings 214); half-length, turned to left, eyes to front; wearing plain, unbuttoned coat and waistcoat; curtain and landscape behind; lettered state before title erased."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title engraved below image.
State from: Russell, C.E. English Mezzotint portraits and their states.
Unframed in February 2023. Printed label of the Rowley Gallery in Kensington, London, and a second label with a 20th century ink inscription, affixed to backing of former frame.
Watermark: Whatman.
Provenance: Ownership label removed from back of frame: Property of Frederick A. Pottle, 35 Edgehill Rd., New Haven. Transferred from the Boswell Office, SML; January 2023.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 37.5 x 28 cm, on sheet 45.6 x 35 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Edition: [State 3].
Language: English