CHARLES - EARL OF EGREMONT,1799 Portrait Copper Print

Published by British Cabinet

About this Item

FROM THE COLLECTION AT PETWORTH,Biograhical Memoirs,Illustrious Personages,1799 Antique Copper Engraving Historical Collectible Art Portrait Engraving from an Original Painting - LARGE FOLIO SIZE COPPER ENGRAVING Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont, inherited Petworth through his mother. His collection of Old Master pictures was displayed at Egremont House, Piccadilly and most of his antique statuary at Petworth. The 2nd Earl was also a prominent Whig politician, serving as the equivalent of Foreign Secretary from 1762 until his untimely death in 1763. COMES WITH THE TISSUE GUARD AND THE EXTENSIVE ORIGINAL WRITEUP. PUBLISHED DATE MAY 1 - 1799 PUBLISHED BY EDWARD HARDING - 98 PALL MALL PAGE SIZE: approx 13 1/2 INCHES x 10 1/2 INCHES PRINT SIZE: approx 6 X 5 INCHES CONDITION COPPER ENGRAVING , BLANK on the back. Light foxing . Very strong plate impression. Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail. There is waviness to the print. This beautiful rare item would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures.

Seller Inventory # 53182

Bibliographic Details

• Title: CHARLES - EARL OF EGREMONT,1799 Portrait Copper Print
• Publisher: British Cabinet
• Binding: no binding
• Condition: very good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Historical Portraits