Original copper engraving of 1785 with the portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales and father of English literature, in bust with hood and medieval gown. Lettered at the lower right "Goldar sculp.". Laid paper.
Original copper engraving of 1785 with the portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales and father of English literature, in bust with hood and medieval gown. Lettered at the lower right "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.
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.