Antique Print-JAMES BEATTIE-SCOTTISH POET-PORTRAIT-Ridley-1801

Original antique print showing a portrait of James Beattie (1735 – 1803), a Scottish poet, moralist, and philosopher.

Made by after an anonymous artist.

Medium: Stipple engraving on wove (vellin), remargined / attached to larger sheet paper.

Sheet size: 18 x 26.5 cm (7.09 x 10.43 inch). Image size: 6.2 x 9.3 cm. (2.44 x 3.66 inch).

Condition: good, given age. A few small spots. Mounted on carrier sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

JAMES BEATTIE-SCOTTISH POET-PORTRAIT | PCO-C46-14

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published in Britain 1801.

Biography engraver: William Ridley (1764–1838), British engraver.