McArdell, James, approximately 1729-1765, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1757]
Call Number:
SH Contents R462 no. 10 Impression 2 Framed, shelved in LFS Bin 38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Portrait after Reynolds (Mannings 1819/1821); standing three-quarter length to left and leaning his right elbow on table, his right hand to his cheek, eyes to front, wearing plain coat and waistcoat, lace collar and cuffs; published second state. The objects on the table are a print of the Roman eagle at Strawberry Hill, which Walpole considered 'one of the finest pieces of Greek sculpture in the world' (see Description of Strawberry Hill, Works, v. ii, p. 463), an ink pot and quill; a roll of manuscript, and three books
Alternative Title:
Horace Walpole : youngest son of Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford
Description:
Title engraved below image., State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., 1 print : mezzotint ; 31.8 x 25.4 cm., and No. 19 in Catalogue of Framed Pictures in the Lewis Walpole Library.
