Minister from the Elector of Saxony to the King of Great Britain
Painted by J. Northcote R.A. Engraved by S.W. Reynolds & W. Aniss
London, Published by S.W. Reynolds, 1803
Mezzotint, platemark 500 x 355mm (19¾ x 14"), with very large margins. Marked '1st fifty' lower left.
Hans Moritz Graf von Brühl (1736-1809), the German diplomat and astronomer, and resident for much of his life in London. In 1764 he was appointed ambassador extraordinary to the court of St James's. During his time in London he promoted astronomy and was intimate with William Herschel, and transmitted news of discoveries abroad through Johann Elert Bode's "Jahrbuch". From 1788 he belonged to the Saxon privy council, and was a knight of the White Eagle. Fine engraving after a portrait by James Northcote (1746 - 1831), painter and author. A pupil and biographer of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Northcote was known for his dignified portraits in the tradition of his master, but also produced grandiose history paintings, many for Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery.
See 4428 for similar.
[Ref: 43761] £360.00
London, Published by S.W. Reynolds, 1803
Mezzotint, platemark 500 x 355mm (19¾ x 14"), with very large margins. Marked '1st fifty' lower left.
Hans Moritz Graf von Brühl (1736-1809), the German diplomat and astronomer, and resident for much of his life in London. In 1764 he was appointed ambassador extraordinary to the court of St James's. During his time in London he promoted astronomy and was intimate with William Herschel, and transmitted news of discoveries abroad through Johann Elert Bode's "Jahrbuch". From 1788 he belonged to the Saxon privy council, and was a knight of the White Eagle. Fine engraving after a portrait by James Northcote (1746 - 1831), painter and author. A pupil and biographer of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Northcote was known for his dignified portraits in the tradition of his master, but also produced grandiose history paintings, many for Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery.
See 4428 for similar.
[Ref: 43761] £360.00