[Samuel Johnson L.L.D.] [graphic]

Description

Title: [Samuel Johnson L.L.D.] [graphic]
Creator: Claussin, Ignace Joseph de, 1795-1844, printmaker
Contributor: Northcote, James, 1746-1831, artist.
Published / Created: [1813]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: "Portrait of Samuel Johnson, half length, to the right, reading a book, holding it close to his face; after Northcote."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from later state.
Artist from statement of responsiblity on later state.
Proof with scratched engraver's name only. For a later state with title "Samuel Johnson L.L.D." and statements of responsibility "J. Northcote R.A. pin." and "J.J. De Claussin sculp." added, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: K,61.51.
Provenance: Formerly owned by R.B. Sheridan (the dramatist's grandson), who undertook the copious extra-illustration of the volumes. Later owned by Sheridan's descendant Lady Wavertree.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 25.8 x 20.1 cm, on sheet 31.2 x 21.8 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Edition: [Proof with scratched engraver's name].
Language: English