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D2006-CMD-038
Samuel Johnson, L.L.D.
D2006-CMD-038

Samuel Johnson, L.L.D.

Date1792
After work by
Engraver
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint with line engraving
DimensionsOH: 17 3/4" x OW: 14 7/8"; Plate: H: 15" x W: 11"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1951-417
DescriptionLower margin reads: Printed by Opie_ Engraved by C. Townley Engraver to his Majesty the King of Prussia & Member of the Royal Academys of Berlin & Florence./ This Portrait of SAMUEL JOHNSON, L.L.D. is with the greatest Respect/ dedicated to JAMES BOSWELL ESQ,/ by his most obedient, humble Servant./ Charles Townley./ Published as the Act directs 20.th Feb.y 1792. & sold by C Townley N.o 38 Greek Street. Soho."ProvenanceBefore 1951, the Old Print Shop (New York, NY); 1951-present, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).