729 - Unknown (18th century), Portrait of Henry Phipps, Mezzotint

Unknown (18th century), Portrait of Henry Phipps, Mezzotint Unknown (18th century): Portrait of Henry Phipps, 1st Earl of Mulgrave, in a dark coat, 18th century, Mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on paper, mounted on paper Date: 18th century Description: This impressive half-length portrait depicts Henry Phipps (1755–1831), a British officer and later politician who served as Foreign Secretary and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. His pensive gaze and the dramatic lighting emphasize his statesmanlike presence. The depiction is typical of late Georgian portraiture. Keywords: Henry Phipps; British politics; Mezzotint; Portrait; 18th century; Georgian England; Military; Nobility; 18th century; Classicism; Portraits; United Kingdom; Size: Paper: 35.6 cm x 26.3 cm (14 x 10.4 in), Plate: 35.1 cm x 25.9 cm (13.8 x 10.2 in), Image: 30.0 cm x 25.8 cm (11.8 x 10.2 in) Condition: Good condition. Discolored due to age and with foxing stains scattered across the sheet. The lower right corner of the sheet is rubbed. Fully mounted on paper.