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John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterford

Engraver James Parker British
Subject Relates to William Shakespeare British
1793
Not on view
Valiant service as an English general during the reign of King Henry VI led John Talbot to become known as “Terror of the French” and “English Achilles.” Derived from a painted portrait at Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire this print was created for "Shakespeare Illustrated by an Assemblage of Portraits and Views," published by Edward and Silveser Harding between 1789 and 1793. As a second son, the sitter was born plain John Talbot, but accrued titles through two wives, a cousin, and infant niece, referenced here in the heraldic devices on his mantle.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterford
  • Series/Portfolio: Shakespeare Illustrated
  • Engraver: James Parker (British, London 1750–1805 London)
  • Sitter: John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterbury (British, ca. 1387–1453)
  • Subject: Relates to William Shakespeare (British, Stratford-upon-Avon 1564–1616 Stratford-upon-Avon)
  • Date: 1793
  • Medium: Etching and stipple engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 6 5/16 × 4 1/4 in. (16 × 10.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.3.756-2257
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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