Description: Source unknown, to be determined. State: Third state of 3. Ref: Chaloner Smith 9 / Wessely 22
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Richard Earlom' after 'Anthonie van Dyck'. Richard Earlom (1743-1822) was an reknown English mezzotint engraver. He displayed great skill as a draughtsman, and at the same time acquired without assistance the art of engraving in mezzotint. Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist who became the leading court painter in England after enjoying great succes in Italy and Flanders.
Subject: Antique Master Print, titled: 'Sir Thomas Chaloner.' - Portrait of Sir Thomas Chaloner (15951661), an English politician, commissioner at the trial of Charles I and signatory to his death warrant.
Condition: Very good, given age. Ample margins. Paper a little weak on the platemark. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 32 x 43.5 cm. The image size is ca. 30.1 x 42 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 12.6 x 17.1 inch. The image size is ca. 11.9 x 16.5 inch.
Medium: Mezzotint engraving on wove paper.
Location: TPCLA-E1-25
SKU: 50341
Section: LATPC-MASTERPRINTS
