General Richard Montgomery

Robert Pollard British

Publisher T. Robson British

Sitter Richard Montgomery American, born Ireland

1778–80

Not on view

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Title: General Richard Montgomery
Artist: Robert Pollard (British, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1755–1838 London)
Publisher: T. Robson (Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Sitter: Richard Montgomery (American, born Ireland 1736–1775 Quebec)
Date: 1778–80
Medium: Etching and engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 6 5/8 × 3 3/4 in. (16.8 × 9.5 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954
Object Number: 54.90.1422
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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