John Dryden - Original Engraving by Goldar after Kneller - 1785
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Original 1785 copper engraving with the portrait of the poet John Dryden, cut by John Goldar after the painting by Godfrey Kneller that belonged to the Earl of Exeter. Lettered below: "London, Engrav'd for Harrison's Edition of Rapin".
Original 1785 copper engraving with the portrait of the poet John Dryden, cut by John Goldar after the painting by Godfrey Kneller that belonged to the Earl of Exeter. Lettered below: "London, Engrav'd for Harrison's Edition of Rapin".
It comes from Harrison's edition of the History of England by Paul de Rapin-Thoyras, published in London in the 1780s, one of the most widely circulated series of English historical portraits of the 18th century.
Medium: Copper engraving (line engraving).
Artist / after: After Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723).
Engraver: John Goldar (1729-1795).
Date: Published 3 February 1785.
Source: Harrison's Edition of Rapin's History of England, London.
Dimensions: 10 x 16.7 in (25.5 x 42.5 cm).
Condition: Good. Light toning and small creases along the right edge; no appreciable staining in the image.
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Original 1785 copper engraving with the portrait of the poet John Dryden, cut by John Goldar after the painting by Godfrey Kneller that belonged to the Earl of Exeter. Lettered below: "London, Engrav'd for Harrison's Edition of Rapin".