18th Century Mezzotint Engraving Ann Lady Torrington After Sir Godfrey Kneller

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Early 18th-century English mezzotint engraving titled The Right Honourable Ann Lady Torrington, engraved by J. Smith in 1720 after the … Read more Early 18th-century English mezzotint engraving titled The Right Honourable Ann Lady Torrington, engraved by J. Smith in 1720 after the 1709 portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Baronet.

Lower margin reads:“G. Kneller Baronet pinx. 1709.” “J. Smith fec. 1720.”
“Sold by J. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russell Street Covent Garden.”

Framed under glass. Visible plate mark within margins. Paper shows age toning and foxing consistent with early 18th century impressions.

Image size approximately 12.5 x 18.5 inches (visible within mat).

Condition:
Age toning, foxing and margin browning. No visible tears from front under glass. Has not been examined outside frame.

A strong example of early English mezzotint portrait engraving after Kneller." See less