[Portrait of George Frideric Handel] [graphic]

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Title: [Portrait of George Frideric Handel] [graphic]
Creator: Turner, Charles, 1774-1857, printmaker
Published / Created: [4 April 1821]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published April 4th, 1821, by for [sic] the proprietor by C. Turner, 50 Warren Strt., Fitzroy Square
Abstract: "Portrait after Hogarth; three-quarters length standing directed to left, looking towards the viewer, right arm resting on a ledge, holding a sheet of music, his left hand at his breast, wearing a frock coat and soft, fringed cap, drawn down over his right temple, with a cloak hung over his right shoulder."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title devised by cataloger.
Engraved after an original painting formerly attributed to Hogarth but now thought to be by Bartholomew Dandridge.
Dedication engraved below image: To the noblemen, directors, and patrons of the antient music, this plate of Handel is with permission dedicated to their Lordshipsby their obt. & humble. servt. C. Turner.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 50.5 x 35 cm, on sheet 54.6 x 41 cm
Language: English

Access: Public
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