John Strurt, Engraver

Date1787

After work by William Faithorne 1616 - 1691

Publisher William Richardson fl. 1778-1812

Secondary Maker William Humphrey

OriginEngland, London

MediumMezzotint engraving and line engraving on laid paper

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 × 4 7/8 in (16.51 × 12.38cm)
Other (Platemark): 6 × 4 1/2 in (15.24 × 11.43cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. Eric N. Shrubsole.

Object number1991-561

DescriptionLower margin reads: "W. Faithorne pinx.t/ JOHN STRUT, ENGRAVER,/ From an Original Picture in the Posession of the M,,.r Thane/ Pub.d by W.m Richardson Antient & Modern Print Warehouse 174 Strand."Label TextOriginally published by William Humphrey April 15, 1774 (see example at National Portrait Gallery in London). This state of the print is after the imprint was changed. William Richardson was located at his Antient and Modern Print Warehouse 174 Strand in 1787.ProvenanceBefore 1991, Eric N. Shrubsole (New York, NY); 1991-present, given to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA)