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Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton: P.3040-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Artlett, Richard Austin
Painter: Lawrence, Thomas (After)
Publisher: Virtue

Entities

Categories

Description

Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton, M.P (1774-1848)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1838 : Date based on publication of print by Ryley

Note

Also published by R. Ryley in 1838 (see O'Donoghue)

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Height 230 mm Width 184 mm
Sheet Height 316 mm Width 239 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Stipple

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence Engraved by R.A. Artlett
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: The Right Honble Alexander Lord Ashburton
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title
  • Text: London, Published for the Proprietors, by Geo: Virtue, 26, Ivy lane
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.3040-R
Primary reference Number: 81326
O'Donoghue: 2
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 16 June 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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