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1. Anne of Cleves [art original].
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1741]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 743 H432 Box 2 Folder 11 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Oval portrait of Anne of Cleves, bust in frontal view, wearing a jewelled dress
- Description:
- Title from inscription in ink on verso of drawing., Artist unknown., After Hans Holbein the Younger, and One of ten watercolor portraits and other drawings included in George Vertue's set of engravings: The heads of the most illustrious persons of Great Britain (London : John and Paul Knapton). See all catalog records by searching call number: LWL Folio 724 743 H432 (Oversize).
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- Anne, of Cleves, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1515-1557,
- Subject (Topic):
- Queens
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Anne of Cleves [art original].
2. Bishop Wainfleet [art original].
- Published / Created:
- [1742]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 743 H432 Box 6 Folder 23 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Half-length, oval portrait of William Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester and first Headmaster of Eton, looking slightly left and wearing the mitre and robes of his office; within a decorative border and frame ending with a coat of arms. The two drawings were created in preparation for the engraved portrait print engraved by Jacobus Houbraken and published by John & Paul Knapton in 1742
- Alternative Title:
- William Waynfleet Bishop of Winchester
- Description:
- Title from inscription on verso of drawing., Title from inscription on mount under the drawing, in the same hand: Wm. Wainfleet Bishop of Winchester., Also written on the mount under the drawing in block lettering and scored through: The Old Bishop., Portrait is unsigned, but the mount is decorated with a border in ink and wash and signed: H. Gravelot inv. et delin., Counter watermark in center of sheet used as the mount: IV., Local card catalog gives unverified attribution: after Holbein?, and One of ten watercolor portraits and other drawings included in George Vertue's set of engravings: The heads of the most illustrious persons of Great Britain (London : John and Paul Knapton). See all catalog records by searching call number: LWL Folio 724 743 H432 (Oversize).
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- Waynflete, William, 1395?-1486,
- Subject (Topic):
- Bishops
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Bishop Wainfleet [art original].
3. D. Argyle [art original].
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1735]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 743 H432 Box 4 Folder 10 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Half-length, oval portrait of John Cambell, 2nd Duke of Argyle, Field Marshal and statesman. Created in preparation for the engraved portrait print engraved by Jacobus Houbraken and published by John & Paul Knapton in 1735
- Alternative Title:
- John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll and Greenwich
- Description:
- Title from lettering on image., Also written in pencil on verso: John Duke of Argyle & Greenwich from [illegible]., Portrait is unsigned., and One of ten watercolor portraits and other drawings included in George Vertue's set of engravings: The heads of the most illustrious persons of Great Britain (London : John and Paul Knapton). See all catalog records by searching call number: LWL Folio 724 743 H432 (Oversize).
- Subject (Name):
- Argyle, John Campbell, Duke of, 1680-1743,
- Subject (Topic):
- Statesmen and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > D. Argyle [art original].
4. Dr. Sam. Clarke [art original].
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1740]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 743 H432 Box 4 Folder 14 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Half-length, oval portrait of Samuel Clarke, influential British metaphysician and Anglican clergyman, looking slightly leftt and wearing a clerical collar. Created in preparation for the engraved portrait print engraved by Jacobus Houbraken and published by John & Paul Knapton in 1740
- Alternative Title:
- Dr. Samuel Clarke and Samuel Clarke
- Description:
- Title from inscription on verso of drawing., Portrait is unsigned., After a portrait by Thomas Gibson., and One of ten watercolor portraits and other drawings included in George Vertue's set of engravings: The heads of the most illustrious persons of Great Britain (London : John and Paul Knapton). See all catalog records by searching call number: LWL Folio 724 743 H432 (Oversize).
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Clarke, Samuel, 1675-1729,
- Subject (Topic):
- Clergy and Philosophers
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Dr. Sam. Clarke [art original].
5. Horace Mann [art original]
- Creator:
- Astley, John, Sir, 1687-1772, artist
- Published / Created:
- 1751.
- Call Number:
- LWL Ptg. 118 On view in New Library
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A bust length, three-quarter profile turned to the sitter’s proper left against a plain dark background. He wears a red jacket with buttons and a lace trimmed white cravat. A powered wig is tied in dark blue at the back of his neck
- Alternative Title:
- Portrait of Sir Horace Mann and Portrait of Horace Mann
- Description:
- Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal: Portrait of Sir Horace Mann, half-length., In a contemporary gilt Italian frame as displayed at Strawberry Hill., and Signed and dated on verso: Horace Mann. Resident of Florence. By Astley. 1751.
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Horace Mann [art original]
6. John Milton [art original].
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1740]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 743 H432 Box 3 Folder 19 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Oval portrait of John Milton as a young man, bust in frontal view, wearing a ruff and buttoned jacket
- Description:
- Title devised by curator, based on published print after this drawing., Artist unknown., After a painting owned by Arthur Onslow at the time of creation., and One of ten portraits in oil and other drawings included in George Vertue's set of engravings: The heads of the most illustrious persons of Great Britain (London : John and Paul Knapton). See all catalog records by searching call number: LWL Folio 724 743 H432 (Oversize).
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- Milton, John, 1608-1674,
- Subject (Topic):
- Poets
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > John Milton [art original].
7. John the first Earl of Bedford [art original].
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1739]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 743 H432 Box 2 Folder 6 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Half-length, oval portrait of John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford, Lord High Admiral. Created in preparation for the engraved portrait print engraved by Jacobus Houbraken and published by John & Paul Knapton in 1739
- Description:
- Title from inscription on verso of drawing., Portrait is unsigned., and One of ten watercolor portraits and other drawings included in George Vertue's set of engravings: The heads of the most illustrious persons of Great Britain (London : John and Paul Knapton). See all catalog records by searching call number: LWL Folio 724 743 H432 (Oversize).
- Subject (Name):
- Russell, John, Earl of Bedford, approximately 1485-1555,
- Subject (Topic):
- Diplomats and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > John the first Earl of Bedford [art original].
8. Mrs. Siddons after Gainsborough [art original]
- Creator:
- Cosway, Richard, 1740-1821, artist
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1900]
- Call Number:
- LWL Min. 104 Object Room in Box 1C
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Mrs. Robinson after Gainsborough
- Description:
- Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal., Sitter formerly identified as Mrs. Robinson., Bearing signature: Cosway., and Gilt-metal and enamel easel frame.
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mrs. Siddons after Gainsborough [art original]
9. Sir Thos. More [art original].
- Published / Created:
- [1741]
- Call Number:
- Folio 724 743 H432 Box 3 Folder 3 (Oversize)
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Half-length, oval portrait of Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor, classical scholar, philospher, later canonized, looking slightly right and wearing the Collar of Esses, with the Tudor rose badge of Henry VIII; within a decorative border with an elaborately decorated flag, spectre and axe below. The two drawings were created in preparation for the engraved portrait print engraved by Jacobus Houbraken and published by John & Paul Knapton in 1741
- Alternative Title:
- Sir Thomas More
- Description:
- Title from inscription on verso of drawing., Portrait is unsigned, but the mount is decorated with a border in ink and wash and signed: H. Gravelot inv. et delin., Counter watermark in center of sheet used as the mount: IV., After Hans Holbein the Younger, and One of ten watercolor portraits and other drawings included in George Vertue's set of engravings: The heads of the most illustrious persons of Great Britain (London : John and Paul Knapton). See all catalog records by searching call number: LWL Folio 724 743 H432 (Oversize).
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535,
- Subject (Topic):
- Philosophers and Saints
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Sir Thos. More [art original].
