Richard Earlom, 1743–1822, Britishafter Sir William Beechey, 1753–1839, British
Title:
Henry D'Esterre Darby, Esq.
Date:
1801
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint
Dimensions:
Sheet: 15 3/8 x 21 3/8in. (39.1 x 54.3cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Painted by Sir Wm. Beechey R.A. | Portrait Painter to Her Majesty."; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by R Earlom."; lettered, lower center: "Published Jany 1,1801 by B.B.Evans in the Poultry London. | HENRY D'ESTERRE DARBY ESQR. | CAPTAIN of His Majestys Ship BELLEROPHON Aug 1st 1798 | Engraved from the Original Picture in the possession of john Darby Esqr. | To whom This Plate is respectfully Inscribed by His obliged & most obedient Servant | B.B.Evans."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson Dilworth