W. Wycherley. AEtatis Suae 28. Quantum mutatus ab illo. Virg.
P. Lely Eques pinx. I. Smith fec. 1703.
Fine mezzotint, with small margins. Plate 275 x 200mm (10¾ x 8"). Laid on thin archival paper. Discolouring around corners of the plate.
Portrait of William Wycherley seen almost half-length to right within oval frame, head turned to face front, wearing loose gown, lace cravat and full wig. William Wycherley (1640-1716) was an English dramatist of the Restoration period, best known are the plays 'The Country Wife' and 'The Plain Dealer'.
CS: 284.
[Ref: 53820] £230.00
Fine mezzotint, with small margins. Plate 275 x 200mm (10¾ x 8"). Laid on thin archival paper. Discolouring around corners of the plate.
Portrait of William Wycherley seen almost half-length to right within oval frame, head turned to face front, wearing loose gown, lace cravat and full wig. William Wycherley (1640-1716) was an English dramatist of the Restoration period, best known are the plays 'The Country Wife' and 'The Plain Dealer'.
CS: 284.
[Ref: 53820] £230.00