PORTRAIT OF SIR WALTER RALEGH [sic]: Original Copperplate Engraving from HEADS OF ILLUSTRIOUS PERSONS OF GREAT BRITAIN

Houbraken, Jacobus

Published by John and Paul Knapton, London, 1743

About this Item

15 3/4 inches by 10 inches. Engraved portrait of famous British explorer, soldier, and statesman Walter Raleigh (1552-1618). Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780) was the most important 18th Dutch engraver of portraits. His magnum opus was Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, a collaboration with historian Thomas Birch and artist George Vertue. Work on the project began circa 1738 and continued until publication in parts between 1743 and 1752. Paper sizes varied among various issues, but all were printed from the original plates. This print is in very good condition: clean and bright, with minor waterstain limited to one margin at edge of paper. There is very minor toning and no foxing. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Seller Inventory # W2406

Bibliographic Details

Title: PORTRAIT OF SIR WALTER RALEGH [sic]: ...

Publisher: John and Paul Knapton, London

Publication Date: 1743

Binding: Single Sheet

Illustrator: George Vertue

Condition: Very Good

Edition: Early Printing.

Book Type: Fine Art Print