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
"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.
