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Rev. John Grierson; transported in 1756 for marrying in the Savoy Chapel.

Etching | 15.5 x 12.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 655499

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  • An etching of Revd John Grierson, shown head and shoulders, full face, in wig, gown and bands. Inscribed beneath image 'The Revd Mr Grierson who was Transported for Marrying at the Savoy Contrary to Act of Parliament 1756'. The print is trimmed within the platemark, and the lower part of the date has been cut off. No artist was recorded by Henry Bromley in his 1793 Catalogue of Engraved British Portraits (p.277), which suggests that there was no information on printmaker included at the bottom of the print.
    Provenance

    Perhaps the impression purchased by George IV when Prince Regent from Colnaghi and Co., 11 July 1811 (RA GEO/MAIN/27635, 'Revd Mr Grierson 5s')

  • Medium and techniques

    Etching

    Measurements

    15.5 x 12.3 cm (sheet of paper)

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