Print Description
Original antique print showing a portrait of Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587 – 1658), Lord of the Manor of Hunningham, an English colonial administrator, admiral, and Puritan, who commanded the Parliamentarian navy during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
Made by Richard Earlom after Anthony van Dyck.
Medium: Mezzotint engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 14.5 x 20.8 cm (5.71 x 8.19 inch). Image size: 10.2 x 15 cm. (4.02 x 5.91 inch).
Condition: good, given age. A few small spots. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
ROBERT RICH-2ND EARL OF WARWICK-PORTRAIT | PCO-C46-25
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published in London by S. Woodburn, dated 1810.
Biography engraver: Richard Earlom (1743-1822) was an reknown English mezzotint engraver. He displayed great skill as a draughtsman, and at the same time acquired without assistance the art of engraving in mezzotint.
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