Original line engraving on steel with the portrait of Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832), philosopher of law, father of utilitarianism and one of the great social reformers of his time. He appears in his straw hat with the landscape beyond, after the original painted by J. Watts.
Original line engraving on steel with the portrait of Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832), philosopher of law, father of utilitarianism and one of the great social reformers of his time. He appears in his straw hat with the landscape beyond, after the original painted by J. Watts.
Medium: Copper engraving on steel.
Artist / after: J. Watts.
Engraver: J. Posselwhite.
Publisher: William Mackenzie, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and New York.
Date: 19th century.
Dimensions: 7.6 x 10.9 in (19.2 x 27.7 cm).
Condition: The impression in good condition; the sheet with light toning and the right edge somewhat uneven, with small marginal tears that do not affect the image.