Image

13.1185.jpg

William Sharp

Portrait of Matthew Boulton

Description

Maker

William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), engraver
Sir William Beechey (English, 1753-1839), designer
William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), publisher

Title

Portrait of Matthew Boulton

Year

1801

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

engraving

Supports

Dimensions

52.1 x 39.4 cm (20 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Lettered below image with "Matthew Boulton Esq. // F. R. S. & F. S. A." and production details: "Sir Will.m Beachey pinx.t"'; "Published May 1. 1801 by W.m Sharp, London"; and "Will.m Sharp sculp.t"

Marks: Partial Watermark:(triangle with a "T" above it.All above TH...) Stamped in brown ink on verso:R.I.S.D./ MUSEUM/OF ART surrounded by PROVIDENCE/RHODE ISLAND all inscribed in a circle

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Isaac C. Bates

Object Number

13.1185

Type

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Tombstone

William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), engraver
Sir William Beechey (English, 1753-1839), designer
William Sharp (British, 1749-1824), publisher
Portrait of Matthew Boulton, 1801
engraving
52.1 x 39.4 cm (20 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches) (plate)
Bequest of Isaac C. Bates 13.1185

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