771 - C. TURNER (*1773) after HASTINGS (19th), Portrait of a Clergyman, Mezzotint

C. TURNER (*1773) after HASTINGS (19th), Portrait of a Clergyman, Mezzotint Charles Turner (1773, Woodstock, Oxfordshire – 1857, London) after Edward Hastings (19th century): Portrait of a clergyman Portrait of a clergyman in traditional robes, 19th century, mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on paper Inscription: Signed on the printing plate at the bottom: “Painted by E. Hastings | Engraved by C. Turner.” Inscribed at the bottom of the printing plate: “To the Gentlemen Educated by the Rev. Jas. Britton, A.M. This Portrait is humbly dedicated by their most & grateful humble Serv.” Date: 19th century Description: A half-length portrait facing right in a three-quarter view, looking forward. The clergyman is wearing a dark robe with a white beret; his slightly wavy hair is combed back. The dark background draws attention to the expressive face. The Rev. James Britton was a respected schoolmaster and parish priest in Yorkshire. The depiction emphasizes his dignified appearance and the intellectual authority of an Anglican clergyman of the time. Keywords: James Britton; Anglican Church; Vicar; Mezzotint; 19th century; male portrait; British portraiture; Charles Turner; W. Hamilton; Spirituality; Bossall; Yorkshire; 19th century; Realism; Portraits; United Kingdom; Size: Paper: 36.0 cm x 25.4 cm (14.2 x 10 in), Image: 30.7 cm x 25.3 cm (12.1 x 10 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The paper has discolored due to age. There is a large liquid stain across the left side of the sheet. The corners of the sheet are bumped. The lower right corner of the sheet is creased. An adhesive strip has been applied to the reverse side to repair a tear in the center-right margin. There are creases along the lower margin of the sheet