FDA-E.107-2014
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.107-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Richard Burke
Title Type
assigned by artist
Comments
2nd state
Other number
N STO 5A
Description
Content (person)
Burke, Richard, 1733 - 1794 (Sitter)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 380mm
width (actual size): 275mm
width (actual size): 275mm
Inscription
Lettered 'Richard Burke Obit. Aug. 2. 1794. At. 36. As precious Gums are not for common fire, They but perfume the Temple and expire. So was he soon exhaled and vanished hence A short sweet Odour a a Vast expence. O Doler Atque Decus'
Inscribed in pencil on reverse 'Portfolio 1 Bought 1904 2nd state'
Inscribed in pencil on reverse 'Portfolio 1 Bought 1904 2nd state'
Production
Person
Reynolds, Joshua (Sir), 1723 - 1792 (Source artist)
Ward, James, 1769 - 1859 (Engraver)
Ward, James, 1769 - 1859 (Publisher)
Ward, James, 1769 - 1859 (Engraver)
Ward, James, 1769 - 1859 (Publisher)
Date
01/03/1795
History and association
References
• Hamilton, E., A Catalogue Raisonne of the Engraved Works of Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A., from 1755 to 1822, London: P&D Colnaghi and Co., 1884 (p. 13)
