Lord Anson. The Autograph of Lord Anson, devoted humble Servant Anson. From an Original Letter in the Possession of John Thane
An oval bust-length portrait of George Anson (1697–1762) in flag-officer’s full-dress uniform, 1748–67, and a wig. Lettered beneath the image with a facsimile of the sitter’s autograph (‘From an Original Letter in the Possession of John Thane’) and the title ‘Lord Anson’. This print was published by John Thane, a printseller and engraver who was known as an early collector of autographs. He published ‘British Autography, a Collection of Facsimiles of the Hand-writing of Royal and Illustrious Personages, with their Authentic Portraits’ in 1788–93. (Updated June 2019.)
Technique includes etching.; Mounted with PAD2814.
Technique includes etching.; Mounted with PAD2814.
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Object Details
ID: | PAD2815 |
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Type: | |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Reynolds, Joshua |
People: | Anson, George |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Mount: 161 mm x 93 mm |
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