CHRISTIAN VII King of Denmark c.1768-75

Mezzotint | 39.9 x 28.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 612299

Richard Houston (1721-75)

Description

Mezzotint of Christian VII, King of Denmark and Norway as king. Bust length with tied wig, lace tie, sash over left shoulder, and jacket. Within an oval border, with English inscription below, including publication note, 'Published according to Act of Parliament.' Second state. For third state see RCIN 612298 and for fourth state see RCIN 612300.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Richard Houston (1721-75)
(mezzotinter)

After
Search the collection Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Christian VII, King of Denmark and Norway (1749-1808)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Mezzotint

mezzotint

Measurements

39.9 x 28.9 cm (sheet of paper)

39.0 x 27.8 cm (platemark)

33.1 x 27.7 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Genealogy and Heraldry
Orders (honour)
Order of the Elephant (Denmark)
References

Other number(s)

JCS : British Mezzotinto Portraits / by John Chaloner Smith, London 1884 – JCS II, p.656: 33

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