Original copper engraving of 1784 with the portrait of Edward Russell, first Earl of Orford, admiral of the English fleet and victor of La Hougue in 1692, in bust with wig and lace cravat. Lettered below "G. Kneller pinx." and "Goldar sculp.".
Original copper engraving of 1784 with the portrait of Edward Russell, first Earl of Orford, admiral of the English fleet and victor of La Hougue in 1692, in bust with wig and lace cravat. 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: 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. Paper somewhat browned at the edges, with light foxing in the left margin.