D. Argyle [art original].

Description

Title: D. Argyle [art original].
Alternative Title: John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll and Greenwich
Published / Created: [approximately 1735]
Publication Place: England
Abstract: Half-length, oval portrait of John Cambell, 2nd Duke of Argyle, Field Marshal and statesman. Created in preparation for the engraved portrait print engraved by Jacobus Houbraken and published by John & Paul Knapton in 1735
Description: Title from lettering on image.
Also written in pencil on verso: John Duke of Argyle & Greenwich from [illegible].
Portrait is unsigned.
One of ten watercolor portraits and other drawings included in George Vertue's set of engravings: The heads of the most illustrious persons of Great Britain (London : John and Paul Knapton). See all catalog records by searching call number: LWL Folio 724 743 H432 (Oversize).
Provenance: Laid in a collection of engravings from a series published by J. and P. Knapton: The heads of the most illustrious persons of Great Britain. Formerly owned by George Vertue. Purchased from The Old Print Shop, November 1957.
Extent: 1 painting : oval sheet 16.5 x 15 cm
Language: English

Genre: Portrait paintings
Material: oil ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Argyle, John Campbell, Duke of, 1680-1743,
Subject (Topic): Statesmen
British
Subjects: Argyle, John Campbell, Duke of, 1680-1743
Statesmen > British
Vertue, George, 1684-1756 > Ownership

Access: Public
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Citation: D. Argyle. The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University.