Before frontispiece. Case and memoirs of the late Rev. Mr. James Hackman, and of his acquaintance
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Portrait of James Hackman, half-length, in an oval, in profile to the right, dressed in a dark frockcoat over his waistcoat, his hair curled and powdered and with a black patch on his forehead."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Reverend James Hackman
Description:
Title etched below image., Frontispiece to: The case and memoirs of the late Rev. Mr. James Hackman, and of his acquaintance with the late Miss Martha Reay. London : Printed for G. Kearsly, near Serjeants-Inn, Fleet-street, 1779., Leaf before frontispiece, in an extra-illustrated copy of: The case and memoirs of the late Rev. Mr. James Hackman ..., and Originally issued as the frontispiece, this plate is separated from the title page here by another plate (a portrait of Martha Reay) that was inserted into this copy.
"Portraits of Robert Bertie, 4th Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven, at right, in profile to left, facing a lady, directed to right, in separate medallions, surmounted by ribbons; illustration to 'The Town and Country Magazine' (1779, p.233). 1779"--British Museum online catalogue
"Portrait of the infant musical genius William Crotch; aged 3, half length, full face; holding music sheet; wearing feathered hat; oval on pedastal with musical ornaments."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text on pedestal within image., Two lines of biographical information beneath image: This celebrated child who discover'd extraordinary talents for music during the third year of his age, was born at Norwich July 5th, 1775., Dedication at bottom of plate: To Sir Harbord Harbord Bt. L.L.D. this plate is by permission most humbly inscribed by his faithful and obedient servant, Isabella Crotch., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament May 12th, 1779, by Mrs. Crotch, near St. James's Street, Piccadilly
Title from ms. note in Horace Walpole's hand., State before inscription., Sheet trimmed to plate mark. Bottom two corners trimmed at an angle., and Bottom two corners also trimmed at an angle.
Publisher:
Publish'd as the act directs Jany. 29 1779, by Wm. Doughty, No. 4 Little Litchfield St., Cavendish Square
"Portrait, three-quarter length, seated at a table on the right, holding a letter in her right hand, and a locket in the other, smiling towards the viewer."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., State and publication information from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits. See also: British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1902,1011.2270., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Mounted on leaf numbered 19 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.
"Portrait of William Hayley; half-length leaning against a book; state after 'London 1779' added."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title supplied by cataloger., State from: Russell, C.E. English Mezzotint portraits and their states., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on lower edge., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted before page 219 (leaf numbered '41' in pencil) in volume 2 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.