Original copper engraving with the portrait of James Graham, first Marquess of Montrose, the Scottish general who fought for Charles I in the British civil wars. Three-quarter bust with long hair, falling collar and cuirass, after an original by Van Dyck; signed "Adam" at the lower right, with the title engraved below.
Original copper engraving with the portrait of James Graham, first Marquess of Montrose, the Scottish general who fought for Charles I in the British civil wars. Three-quarter bust with long hair, falling collar and cuirass, after an original by Van Dyck; signed "Adam" at the lower right, with the title engraved below.
Medium: Copper engraving (line engraving with stipple work)
Artist / after: Anthony van Dyck
Engraver: J. Adam, signed "Adam" below the image
Dimensions: Image 2.5 x 2.5 in (6.3 x 6.3 cm); sheet 3.4 x 4.6 in (8.7 x 11.8 cm)
Condition: Image well preserved; sheet with general toning, foxing and creases at the lower corners