His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge 1814

Stipple with etching | 29.7 x 22.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 604947

James Godby (active 1790-1820)

Description

Stipple with etching of Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge as Duke. Bust length in profile left with short hair, plain tie, and buttoned jacket. Within an oval border with English inscription below, including publisher's address, 'London Pub. Feby. 1. 1814. by Messrs Colnaghi & Co. 23, Cockspur Street.' Proof, India laid. Dedicated to Princess Mary.

Provenance

Bears the collectors mark of the Royal Library at Windsor Castle.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection James Godby (active 1790-1820)
(engraver)

After
Search the collection Friedrich Rehberg (1758-1835)
(designer)

Search the collection Colnaghi & Co. : 23 Cockspur St, Charing Cross
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Prince Adolphus Frederick, 1st Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Stipple with etching

stipple

Measurements

29.7 x 22.7 cm (sheet of paper)

27.4 x 20.6 cm (platemark)

21.5 x 18.0 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
References

Other number(s)

O'D : O'Donoghue, F., 1908. Engraved British Portraits Preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum. Volume I-V, London – O'D (Adolphus Frederick) 6

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