Sir William Temple - Original Engraving by Goldar after Peter Lely - 1786
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Sir William Temple - Original Engraving by Goldar after Peter Lely - 1786

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Original copper engraving of 1786 with the portrait of Sir William Temple, English diplomat and essayist, architect of the Triple Alliance of 1668, in three-quarter bust with long hair and cloak. Lettered below "P. Lely pinx." and "Goldar sculp.". Laid paper.

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Original copper engraving of 1786 with the portrait of Sir William Temple, English diplomat and essayist, architect of the Triple Alliance of 1668, in three-quarter bust with long hair and cloak. Lettered below "P. Lely pinx." and "Goldar sculp.". Laid paper.

From the series of portraits John Goldar engraved for Harrison's London edition of Rapin de Thoyras's History of England (1784-1789).

Medium: Copper engraving with the burin, on laid paper.
Artist / after: Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), the original painting.
Engraver / lithographer: John Goldar (1729-1795).
Date: 1786.
Source: Rapin de Thoyras's History of England, Harrison edition, London.
Dimensions: Sheet 10.0 x 16.7 in (25.5 x 42.5 cm).
Condition: Good. Clean laid paper, with light toning at the edges.

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