Edward Bell, active 1794–1847after John Westbrooke Chandler, 1764–1804/5, British
Title:
Sir William Sidney Smith
Date:
1799
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 7/8 x 19 5/8in. (35.2 x 49.8cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Painted by J.W.Chandler."; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by E. Bell."; lettered, lower center: "To the Right Honble George, Earl Spencer, First Lord of the Admiralty, &c. | This Portrait of SIR WILLIAM SIDNEY SMITH, K.S. of Sweden, | and Captain in His Majesty's Navy is with permission humbly Dedicated | by his Lordship's most obedient Servt. | Edw'dd Bell. | Published & Sold Jany.1.1799, by F. Orme, Printseller to the King, corner of George Street and Conduit Street London, where may be had all Naval & Military Portraits."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson Dilworth