Sir William James Bar.t (no title)

DateAugust 10, 1783

After work by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)

Engraver John Raphael Smith 1751 - 1812

Publisher John Raphael Smith 1751 - 1812

OriginEngland, London

MediumBlack and white mezzotint engraving

DimensionsOH: 18 5/8" x OW: 13 5/8"; Plate H: 18" x W: 13"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1975-215

DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "TO THE Honorable Corporation of TRINITY HOUSE./ THIS PLATE ENGRAVED from a Portrait of SIR WILLIAM JAMES BAR.T/ PAINTED by Sir Joshua Reynolds, (in the POSSESSION of the CORPORATION)/ is respectfully inscribed by their most obedient and most humble Servant/ J.R. SMITH/ LONDON Publish'd Aug.t 10 1783 by J.R. Smith N.o 8 Oxford Street"ProvenanceBefore 1975, Bookpress, Ltd. (Williamsburg, VA); 1975-present, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).