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William Chambers

1771
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: William Chambers
  • Engraver: Richard Houston (Irish, Dublin 1721/22–1775 London)
  • Artist: After Francis Cotes (British, London 1726–1770 Richmond)
  • Publisher: Richard Houston (Irish, Dublin 1721/22–1775 London)
  • Sitter: Sir William Chambers (British (born Sweden), Göteborg 1723–1796 London)
  • Date: 1771
  • Medium: Mezzotint
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 15 1/2 in. × 11 in. (39.4 × 27.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Gift of Estate of Ogden Codman, 1951
  • Object Number: 51.644.291
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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