Plate [168] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Print to Bowyer's edition to Hume's 'History of England'; Charles II standing on the right, placing one hand on Sir William's shoulder, while the latter stands in profile beside him, one hand on a book on a covered table beside them."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Charles the Second and Sir William Temple
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate [168] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Hist. Gall., Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685, and Temple, William, 1628-1699,
"Portrait of Sir William Temple, half-length to right, with head turned to front, looking towards left; wearing a wig, loose gown, and lace cravat; in an oval frame decorated on top with Acanthus leaves and ribbon lettered with motto "Servare modum [...] sequi.", placed on a pedestal, with coat of arms in front."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title engraved below image., Frontipiece to: The works of Sir William Temple. London : Printed for A. Churchill, T. Goodwin, J. Knapton, R. Smith, B. Tooke [and 6 others in London], 1720., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Three lines of Latin text below title: Sermi. et Potmi. Mag. Brittanniae Regis ad Ords. Faedti. Belgÿ̈ Legatus ..., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 76 (leaf numbered '125' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Publisher:
A. Churchill, T. Goodwin, J. Knapton, R. Smith, B. Tooke, and 6 others
Album containing receipts and accounts pertaining to the family of Sir William Temple, including expenses for his funeral and the debts of his estate. At least 12 receipts are in the hand of Jonathan Swift, and others are docketed by him. One document is signed several times by Rebecca Dingley, the companion of Esther Johnson ("Stella").
"Portrait of William Temple, bust in profile to left but looking at the viewer, wearing a draped coat; in an ornamental oval; two cartouches below showing allegorical scenes; a peace dove below; with publisher's address; after Peter Lely."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Sir William Temple
Description:
Title from text in image., Text below image: "In the Collection of John Temple Esqr.", and Plate from : Birch's Heads.
