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The Hon. Robert Boyle

The Hon. Robert Boyle
1739
from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain by Thomas Birch, published by J. and P. Knapton, London, 1743-52

Medium
engraving

Measurements
35.0 × 22.2 cm (image) 36.8 × 24.0 cm (plate) 50.4 × 33.0 cm (sheet)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1923

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Inscription
printed in ink (in image) u.r.: THE HON:BLE ROBERT BOYLE.
printed in ink below image l.l.: Geo. Vertue del. and sculpt. 1739.
printed in ink below image l.r.: J. Kersseboom pinx.t
inscribed in pencil l.r.: English school
inscribed in pencil l.c.: 1278/3
stamped in ink l.r.: Felton Bequest / Sticht Collection
inscribed in pencil on reverse l.r.: RS 531 / Lon Ts

Accession Number
1278.447-3

Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings

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