Portrait of Robert Graves, Printseller

1827

Not on view

A half-length figure seated, resting his left elbow on a fabric covered ledge, holding a 17th century print. Based on a portrait by John Hoppner. A later state of the engraving at the British Museum includes text below the image that reads: "Robert Grave, Engraved by his son from a Picture by J. Hoppner, Esqr., R.A., 1809."

Artwork Details

Title: Portrait of Robert Graves, Printseller
Artist: Robert Graves (British, London 1798–1873 London)
Artist: After John Hoppner (British, London 1758–1810 London)
Sitter: Robert Graves (British, 1768–1825)
Date: 1827
Medium: Steel engraving on chine collé; proof
Dimensions: plate: 10 3/8 x 8 1/8 in. (26.3 x 20.7 cm)
sheet: 12 3/16 x 8 3/4 in. (31 x 22.3 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
Object Number: 2012.136.630
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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