Charles I c.1717-25

Mezzotint | 30.7 x 19.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 601799

William Faithorne (1616-1691)

Description

Mezzotint of Charles I as king. Half length with lace cap, long hair, beard, lace collar, and doublet, looking upwards with both hand raised. Above, a hand extended from a cloud holding a shining crown to the left. With English verses below.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection William Faithorne (1616-1691)
(mezzotinter)

After
Search the collection John Faber Junior (c. 1684-1756)
(designer)

Search the collection E Cooper : 3 Pidgeons, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Charles I, King of Great Britain (1600-49)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Mezzotint

mezzotint

Measurements

30.7 x 19.6 cm (sheet of paper)

23.8 x 19.6 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
References

Other number(s)

JCS : British Mezzotinto Portraits / by John Chaloner Smith, London 1884 – JCS II, p.462: 4

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