William Crotch [graphic]

Description

Title: William Crotch [graphic]
Creator: Fittler, James, 1758-1835, printmaker
Contributor: Crotch, Isabella, 1737-1830, publisher.
Published / Created: [12 May 1779]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd according to act of Parliament May 12th, 1779, by Mrs. Crotch, near St. James's Street, Piccadilly
Abstract: "Portrait of the infant musical genius William Crotch; aged 3, half length, full face; holding music sheet; wearing feathered hat; oval on pedastal with musical ornaments."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text on pedestal within image.
Two lines of biographical information beneath image: This celebrated child who discover'd extraordinary talents for music during the third year of his age, was born at Norwich July 5th, 1775.
Dedication at bottom of plate: To Sir Harbord Harbord Bt. L.L.D. this plate is by permission most humbly inscribed by his faithful and obedient servant, Isabella Crotch.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Provenance: Simon Beattie; January 2024.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 40 x 24 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English