Portrait of John Dryden - Original Engraving by William Sharp - 1778
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Original copper engraving of 1778 with the portrait of the poet and dramatist John Dryden in an oval, within an engraved border of flowers, garlands, a theatrical mask and books. Engraved by William Sharp after the original by Sir Godfrey Kneller.
Original copper engraving of 1778 with the portrait of the poet and dramatist John Dryden in an oval, within an engraved border of flowers, garlands, a theatrical mask and books. Engraved by William Sharp after the original by Sir Godfrey Kneller.
It was printed for the collection of English poets that John Bell published in London from his premises next to Exeter Exchange, in the Strand. William Sharp (1749-1824) was one of the great English burins of his generation, celebrated for his portraits and for his engravings after Benjamin West and Reynolds.
Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: Sir Godfrey Kneller
Engraver: William Sharp (1749-1824)
Date: January 12, 1778
Source: Published in London by John Bell, next to Exeter Exchange, Strand
Dimensions: 3.0 x 4.9 in (7.5 x 12.5 cm)
Condition: It was formerly pasted to card and retains traces of the mount on the reverse; paper with general toning and light stains; image well preserved
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Original copper engraving of 1778 with the portrait of the poet and dramatist John Dryden in an oval, within an engraved border of flowers, garlands, a theatrical mask and books. Engraved by William Sharp after the original by Sir Godfrey Kneller.