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683 - R. HOUSTON (*1721) after WILSON (*1721), John Thomas, Bishop of Winchester, 1771, Mezzotint
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R. HOUSTON (*1721) after WILSON (*1721), John Thomas, Bishop of Winchester, 1771, Mezzotint Richard Houston (1721 - 1775 ) after Benjamin Wilson (1721 - 1788 ): Bishop John Thomas in ceremonial dress with medals, 1771, Mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on Paper Inscription: At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "John Thomas, D.D. Lord Bishop of Winchester Prelate of the most Noble Order of the Garter, and Clerk of the Closet to his Majesty.". Date: 1771 Description: Representative portrait of the Anglican bishop John Thomas, standing in three-quarter profile to the right. He is dressed in the splendid robes of the Order of the Garter, with a medallion and tasselled ribbon, holding a beret in his right hand and wearing a voluminous curly wig. The sitter's appearance unfolds an impressive opulence. Keywords: Portrait, 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 38,0 cm x 27,2 cm (15 x 10,7 in), Depiction: 33,2 cm x 27,1 cm (13,1 x 10,7 in) Condition: Rather good condition. Paper slightly browned due to age, occasional spotting, horizontal centerfold visible. Print image clear overall, with strong tonal gradations. Slight rubbing.
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