FDA-E.1189-2014
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.1189-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
George Spencer, Earl of Sunderland, and Lord Charles Spencer
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Only state
Other number
SW 166
Description
Content (person)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 530mm
width (actual size): 393mm
width (actual size): 393mm
Inscription
Lettered 'To the Marquis and Marchioness of Blandford this plate of their Sons George Spencer, Earl of Sunderland, and the Lord Charles Spencer, is with their permission respectfully dedicated by their devoted servant W.W. Barney'
Inscription description
Collector's mark 'GWS' lower left corner
Production
Person
Barney, William Whiston (Engraver)
Cosway, Richard, ? - 1821 (Source artist)
Barney, William Whiston (Publisher)
Cosway, Richard, ? - 1821 (Source artist)
Barney, William Whiston (Publisher)
Date
14/09/1805
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of George Warren Swire (1883-1949); by whom bequeathed to Eton College
Previous ownership
References
• Smith, J.C., British Mezzotinto Portraits, Part I, London: Henry Sotheran & Co., 1883 (p. 16)
