Colonel John Blackwood.
Painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Engraved by W. Say, Engraver to T.R.H the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
London, Published May 1st. 1821 by the Engraver. 92, Norton Street Fitzroy Square.
Rare mezzotint. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"), with large margins,
Col. John Blackwood (19thC); sitter turned and looking to the right, wearing military uniform. A handsome portrait. After an untraced portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Mannings (cat. 188) cites several appointments Reynolds had in 1755 with sitters surnamed Blackwood, but notes 'it is not entirely certain that they are... all with the same person'.
Hamilton undescribed.
[Ref: 21782] £260.00
London, Published May 1st. 1821 by the Engraver. 92, Norton Street Fitzroy Square.
Rare mezzotint. 355 x 255mm (14 x 10"), with large margins,
Col. John Blackwood (19thC); sitter turned and looking to the right, wearing military uniform. A handsome portrait. After an untraced portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds. Mannings (cat. 188) cites several appointments Reynolds had in 1755 with sitters surnamed Blackwood, but notes 'it is not entirely certain that they are... all with the same person'.
Hamilton undescribed.
[Ref: 21782] £260.00