Collection

John Whitehurst F.R.S.

Made:
1788
maker:
Joseph Wright of
John Whitehurst F.R.S. 'John Whitehurst F.R.S.' horologist, J. Wright, pinx. ; A
John Whitehurst F.R.S. 'John Whitehurst F.R.S.' horologist, J. Wright, pinx. ; A

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John Whitehurst F.R.S.
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'John Whitehurst F.R.S.' horologist, J. Wright, pinx. ; A
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

print. engraving. portrait 'John Whitehurst F.R.S.' horologist, J. Wright, pinx. ; A. Smith, sculp. [London] engraved by Anker Smith (1759-1819) Published by W. Bent, October 10,1788. After the oil by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c1783. Plate from The Universal Magazine. Portrait, HL profile to R, in oval frame on pedestal, [trimmed to] 17.5x11.3cm., image 13.6x8.9cm,

Details

Category:
Art
Object Number:
1981-981
Measurements:
overall: 175 x 113 mm
image: 136 mm x 90 mm
type:
print, engraving and portrait

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