Print Description
Portrait of John Hunter, a prominent Scottish surgeon and scientist, seated in his study, with anatomical drawings and specimens visible in the background.
Made by William Sharp after Joshua Reynolds.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: None.
Sheet size: 34.5 x 46.5 cm (13.58 x 18.31 inch). Image size: 34.5 x 46.5 cm. (13.58 x 18.31 inch).
Condition: fair, given age. Overall creasing. Several tears in paper edges and bottom caption area, backed. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
JOHN HUNTER, PORTRAIT, SURGEON, SCIENTIST, JOSHUA REYNOLDS, WILLIAM SHARP, 18TH CENTURY, ENGRAVING, ANATOMY. | PCO-EXPO-51
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published by William Sharp, 1788.
Biography engraver: William Sharp (1749-1824), an accomplished British engraver renowned for his detailed portrait engravings.
Biography artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), an influential English portrait artist and founder of the Royal Academy of Arts.
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