Object number1970.12

John Hamilton Mortimer Esqr

Date1779

Artist John Hamilton Mortimer (English, 1740-1779)

Published by Mr. Ireland, Maiden Lane, Coven Garden

CultureEnglish

MediumMezzotint on cream wove paper

DimensionsImage: 15 15/16 x 12 7/8 in. (40.48 x 32.7 cm)
Sheet: 18 3/8 x 12 7/8 in. (46.67 x 32.7 cm)

Credit LinePurchase, Adolf Katzenellenbogen Memorial Fund

On View

Not on view

Period18th c

Classification(s)

SignedSigned (LL): J. Mortimer Pinxt.; and dated (LC): Publish'd Augt. 18 1779

InscribedInscribed (LL, on plate): Engraved by V. Green. Mezzotint Engraver to his Majesty & to the Electoral Palatine.; (LC): JOHN HAMILTON MORTIMER ESQR. (date), by Mr. Ireland, Maiden Lane, Covent Garden.

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