Nicolas Tindal - Engraving by Goldar after George Knapton - 1784
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Original copper engraving of 1784 with the portrait of Nicolas Tindal, English translator and continuer of Rapin de Thoyras's History of England, in banyan and study turban before his library. Lettered below "G. Knapton pinxit" and "Goldar sculp". Laid paper.
Original copper engraving of 1784 with the portrait of Nicolas Tindal, English translator and continuer of Rapin de Thoyras's History of England, in banyan and study turban before his library. Lettered below "G. Knapton pinxit" and "Goldar sculp". Laid paper.
It is the portrait of the author of the work himself: Tindal translated Rapin and wrote the three continuation volumes that carry English history from James II to George II.
Medium: Copper engraving with the burin, on laid paper.
Artist / after: George Knapton (1698-1778), the original painting.
Engraver / lithographer: John Goldar (1729-1795).
Date: 1784.
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. Laid paper somewhat browned at the edges, with a small hole in the upper margin that does not affect the image.
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Original copper engraving of 1784 with the portrait of Nicolas Tindal, English translator and continuer of Rapin de Thoyras's History of England, in banyan and study turban before his library. Lettered below "G. Knapton pinxit" and "Goldar sculp". Laid paper.