Image

William Sharp

Portrait of John Hunter

Description

Maker

William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), engraver
After Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792), designer
William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), publisher

Title

Portrait of John Hunter

Year

1788

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

engraving

Supports

Dimensions

46.8 x 34.1 cm (18 7/16 x 13 7/16 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Lettered below image with production details: "Sir Joshua Reynolds pinxt"; "Willm Sharp sculpt"; London Publish'd 1st Jan.y 1788 by W.m Sharp, Charles Street, Midd.x Hospital."

Marks: Stamped in brown ink on verso:R.I.S.D./ MUSEUM/OF ART surrounded by PROVIDENCE/RHODE ISLAND all inscribed in a circle

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Isaac C. Bates

Object Number

13.1183

Type

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Tombstone

William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), engraver
After Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792), designer
William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), publisher
Portrait of John Hunter, 1788
engraving
46.8 x 34.1 cm (18 7/16 x 13 7/16 inches) (plate)
Bequest of Isaac C. Bates 13.1183

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