Original copper engraving of 1785 with the portrait of Frederick Herman of Schönberg, first Duke of Schomberg, Marshal of France and general in the service of Portugal and England, killed at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. He is shown in armor and wig. Lettered below "G. Kneller pinx." and "Goldar sculp.".
Original copper engraving of 1785 with the portrait of Frederick Herman of Schönberg, first Duke of Schomberg, Marshal of France and general in the service of Portugal and England, killed at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. He is shown in armor and wig. Lettered below "G. Kneller pinx." and "Goldar sculp.".
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 Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723), the original painting.
Engraver / lithographer: John Goldar (1729-1795).
Date: 1785.
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.