572 - G. VERTUE (1684-1756), Portrait of Thomas Sackville, around 1737, Etching

G. VERTUE (1684-1756), Portrait of Thomas Sackville, around 1737, Etching George Vertue (1684 London - 1756 ibid.): Portrait of the noble politician Thomas Sackville, Earl of Dorset, c. 1737, Etching Technique: Etching and Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "THOMAS SACKVILL EARL OF DORSET, BARON OF BUCKHURST, LORD HIGH TREASURER OF ENGLAND; CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD & KNIGHT OF THE MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE GARTER. From an original at Knowle in the possession of his Grace LIONEL DUKE OF DORSET.". Date: c. 1737 Description: Portrait of the politician Thomas Sackville (1536-1608), half-length portrait to the left, looking forwards Keywords: Portrait; Historical clothing; Nobility; Coat of arms; Oval frame; Sceptre; Symmetry; Hatching; Dignity; Seriousness; Fur trimming; High hat; Floral ornaments; Beard; Facial expression; Historicism; Power; Status; Masculinity; Artistry; 18th century; Baroque; Portraits; United Kingdom; Size: Paper: 37,4 cm x 24,2 cm (14,7 x 9,5 in), Plate: 36,5 cm x 22,9 cm (14,4 x 9 in), Depiction: 34,3 cm x 22,1 cm (13,5 x 8,7 in) Condition: Good condition. Minimal occasional foxing. The lines are clear and without fading. The details of the hatching are precise and well preserved. Reinforced on the reverse with narrow surrounding paper margin.