Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
John Dixon, ca. 1740–1811, Irish

after Thomas Gainsborough, 1727–1788, British

Published by John Boydell, 1720–1804, British
Title:
Henry Scott, Third Duke of Buccleugh and Fifth Duke of Queensberry
Date:
1771
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint and etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 1/8 x 14 inches (48.5 x 35.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Collector's mark: Paul Mellon
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11610
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
captains (military officers) | The Most Ancient and Noble Order of the Thistle | jacket | portrait | duke | coat | man | sky | cuffs | gaze | landowner | cravat | animal art | medal | dog (animal) | trees | holding | chivalric orders | grass | posing | nobleman | rocks (landforms)
Associated Places:
United Kingdom | Scotland | Europe
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:31243