Genre: Mezzotints England London 1771 - Yale University Library Search Results

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1. Lady Broughton [graphic]

Creator:: Wilson, James, 1760-1839, printmaker
Published / Created:: as the act directs 1st Sepr. 1771.
Call Number:: Folio 75 P839 800 v. 1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Three-quarter length standing with head turned three-quarter to left, wearing flowered dress, pearls in her hair and a long plait looped over her right shoulder, holding a crayon in her right hand and an open sketchbook in her left, which rests on a pedestal to right; curtain behind."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from caption below image., State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1865,0610.3., Mounted on leaf numbered 18 in an album of 49 prints: sheet 60 x 47 cm., and Bound in full red levant by Lloyd Wallis & Lloyd. For further information consult library staff.
Publisher:: Printed for Robt. Sayer map & printseller, No. 53, in Fleet Street
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Lady Broughton [graphic]

2. Miss Louisa Williams [graphic]

Creator:: Wilson, James, 1760-1780, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1 July 1771]
Call Number:: Folio 75 P839 800 v. 4 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "A woman seen head and shoulders in an oval, looking down to right wearing a lace cap and shawl tied in the front with a ribbon."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from caption below image., "Price 1s. 6d" printed in lower right corner., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Mounted on leaf numbered 42 in an album of 49 prints: sheet 60 x 47 cm., and Bound in full red levant by Lloyd Wallis & Lloyd. For further information consult library staff.
Publisher:: 1771 Printed for Wm. Darling engraver in Great Newport Street, July 1
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Miss Louisa Williams [graphic]

3. Hebe [graphic]

Creator:: Watts, Simon, active 1767-1787, printmaker
Published / Created:: June 12, 1771.
Call Number:: Folio 75 P839 800 v. 1 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Miss Berridge; whole-length, sitting on clouds, directed, facing and looking to the left, holding a small vase in her right hand, into which a swooping eagle is about to place its beak, cover of vase in her left hand; state with title and publication line engraved a second time, with date, over the first."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Miss Berridge
Description:: Title engraved below image. Imprint in scratch letters twice, earlier statement barely visible above later statement., State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Date of publication from the caption below image, see also British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1902,1011.6582., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., Mounted on leaf numbered 12 in an album of 49 prints: sheet 60 x 47 cm., and Bound in full red levant by Lloyd Wallis & Lloyd. For further information consult library staff.
Publisher:: Published accord. to act of Parliament by S. Hooper no 25 Ludgate Hill
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Hebe [graphic]

4. [Miss Dempster] [graphic]

Creator:: Watson, Thomas, 1743-1781, printmaker, publisher
Published / Created:: [1 October 1771]
Call Number:: Folio 75 P839 800 v. 2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait standing three-quarter length to right leaning on rock, her right hand to her cheek, head turned to face left over her shoulder, with basket of flowers to right; with robe draped over her right shoulder, and scarf in her hair; landscape seen behind."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Mounted on leaf numbered 2 in an album of 49 prints: sheet 60 x 47 cm., and Bound in full red levant by Lloyd Wallis & Lloyd. For further information consult library staff.
Publisher:: Published as the act directs 1st Octr. 1771 for H. Parker No. 82 Cornhill, S. Hooper No. 25 Ludgate Hill, W. Shropshire, New Bond Street, & T. Watson in Broad Street
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Miss Dempster] [graphic]

5. Bell, Countess of Sefton [graphic]

Creator:: Watson, James, 1750-1806, printmaker
Published / Created:: published as the act directs 1 May 1771.
Call Number:: Folio 75 P839 800 v. 3 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait after Reynolds (Mannings 1267); almost half-length to right within oval frame, eyes to front, wearing dress with fringes, bow, pearls and sash, pearls in her hair; published state after title altered to 'Countess'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from caption below image., State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Mounted on leaf numbered 31 in an album of 50 prints: sheet 60 x 47 cm., and Bound in full red levant by Lloyd Wallis & Lloyd. For further information consult library staff.
Publisher:: Printed for Robt. Sayer No. 53 in Fleet Street
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Bell, Countess of Sefton [graphic]

6. Mrs. Yates in the character of Electra Tragedy of Orestes / [graphic]

Creator:: Houston, Richard, 1721?-1775, printmaker
Published / Created:: [1771]
Call Number:: Folio 75 P839 800 v. 4 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "The heroine standing three-quarter length, holding in her left hand an urn with a long chain bound round her wrist, behind her a monument."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title from text below image., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: R,10.92., Mounted on leaf numbered 47 in an album of 49 prints: sheet 60 x 47 cm., and Bound in full red levant by Lloyd Wallis & Lloyd. For further information consult library staff.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Subject (Name):: Yates, Mrs. (Mary Ann), 1728-1784,
Subject (Topic):: Actresses and English
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Mrs. Yates in the character of Electra Tragedy of Orestes / [graphic]

7. Mr. Thos. Gent printer, aged 80, citizen of London, York, and Dublin / [graphic]

Creator:: Green, Valentine, 1739-1813, printmaker
Published / Created:: [21 July 1771]
Call Number:: Portraits G337 no. 1
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait after Nathan Drake, half length, in stonework frame, arched at top, directed slighlty to left, facing and looking towards right, long grey hair, light coloured coat and cape, double vest, hands on still, right one over books and papers, holding open his 'History of the Town of Rippon.'"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:: Mr. Thomas Gent
Description:: Title from caption below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted on sheet: 416 x 321 mm.
Publisher:: Publish'd July 21st 1771 by V. Green, Salisbury Street, Strand
Subject (Name):: Gent, Thomas, 1693-1778,
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Thos. Gent printer, aged 80, citizen of London, York, and Dublin / [graphic]

8. [Catherine Hunter] [graphic]

Creator:: Green, Valentine, 1739-1813, printmaker
Published / Created:: [22 July 1771]
Call Number:: Folio 75 P839 800 v. 2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait of Catherine Hunter after Edward Francis Cunningham; seated at table, half-length in three quarter profile to right, arms crossed, wearing pearls in her hair and fur-trimmed cloak."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title and state from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., Mounted on leaf numbered 45 in an album of 49 prints: sheet 60 x 47 cm., and Bound in full red levant by Lloyd Wallis & Lloyd. For further information consult library staff.
Publisher:: Published July 22nd, 1771, by J. Boydell, engraver in Cheapside, London
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Catherine Hunter] [graphic]

9. [Charlotte Spencer] [graphic]

Creator:: Green, Valentine, 1739-1813, printmaker
Published / Created:: publish'd May 1, 1771.
Call Number:: Folio 75 P839 800 v. 4 (Oversize)
Collection Title:: Portraits of ladies in mezzotint.
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: "Portrait seen bust-length three-quarter profile to right, within oval frame, her hair piled hight, wearing necktie, vest and coat; proof before letters, but with scratched production and publication detail."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:: Title and date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1902,1011.2371., State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., "Lady Spencer" and "Proof" written at bottom of sheet in black ink, in a contemporary hand., Mounted on leaf numbered 19 in an album of 49 prints: sheet 60 x 47 cm, Ms. notes "Lady Spencer," and "Proof," written in black ink in unknown hand., and Bound in full red levant by Lloyd Wallis & Lloyd. For further information consult library staff.
Publisher:: publisher not identified
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > [Charlotte Spencer] [graphic]