A steel engraving with the self-portrait of Sir Joshua Reynolds, in cap and cloak, after the picture in the Vernon Gallery. Signed within the plate mark "Sir J. Reynolds, P.R.A., painter" and "T. W. Hunt, engraver", with the imprint of R. Holdgate.
A steel engraving with the self-portrait of Sir Joshua Reynolds, in cap and cloak, after the picture in the Vernon Gallery. Signed within the plate mark "Sir J. Reynolds, P.R.A., painter" and "T. W. Hunt, engraver", with the imprint of R. Holdgate.
Reynolds (1723-1792), founder and first president of the Royal Academy, was the great English portraitist of the 18th century and the theorist of the "Grand Style".
Medium: steel engraving
Artist / after: Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)
Engraver: Thomas William Hunt (active 1840-1884)
Printer: R. Holdgate
Date: mid-19th century
Dimensions: 9.1 x 12.4 in (23 x 31.5 cm)
Condition: good; one edge somewhat rough from removal from the binding