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John Locke Esq.

John Locke Esq.
1738
from Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain by Thomas Birch, published by J. and P. Knapton, London, 1743-52

Medium
engraving

Measurements
35.9 × 22.3 cm (image) 36.1 × 23.5 cm (plate) 50.3 × 30.6 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.c.: JOHN LOCKE Esq.
printed in ink (in image) l.l.: G. KNELLER Eques
printed in ink (in image) l.r.: PINXIT 1697
printed in ink below image l.l.: In the possession of the Revd. Dr. William Geckie
printed in ink below image l.r.: G. Vertue Sculp. 1738.
inscribed in pencil l.l.: English School 1278 (1278 crossed out) line engraving 1278/3
stamped in ink l.r.: Felton Bequest / Sticht Collection
inscribed in ?? on reverse l.r.: R.S. 5300 hon Th

Accession Number
1278.446-3

Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings

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