Sir Robert Ker Porter, K.C.H.
H. Harlow Pinx.t. W.O. Burgess. Sculp.
Published, at No 14 Pall Mall East by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. Publishers to the Queen & Royal Family March 11th 1843.
Rare mezzotint. 465 x 325mm (18¼ x 12¾"), with very large margins. Cracks in margins, slight surface soiling.
Sir Robert Ker Porter (1777-1842), artist and diplomat, noted for his accounts of travels in Spain, Portugal and Russia, and his panoramic paintings. His 'Storming of Seringapatam', 120 feet (37 m) long was exhibited at the Lyceum, displayed as three-quarters of a circle, causing a sensation. He was knighted for his services to the diplomatic corps.
[Ref: 40542] £160.00
Published, at No 14 Pall Mall East by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co. Publishers to the Queen & Royal Family March 11th 1843.
Rare mezzotint. 465 x 325mm (18¼ x 12¾"), with very large margins. Cracks in margins, slight surface soiling.
Sir Robert Ker Porter (1777-1842), artist and diplomat, noted for his accounts of travels in Spain, Portugal and Russia, and his panoramic paintings. His 'Storming of Seringapatam', 120 feet (37 m) long was exhibited at the Lyceum, displayed as three-quarters of a circle, causing a sensation. He was knighted for his services to the diplomatic corps.
[Ref: 40542] £160.00