FDA-E.1296-2014
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.1296-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Col. Tarleton
Title Type
assigned by artist
Comments
A hero of the American War of Independence, he is shown in the pose of Cincinnatus or Hermes. This mezzotint was greatly admired by Reynolds.
1st state
1st state
Other number
SW 25
Description
Content (person)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 637mm
width (actual size): 395mm
width (actual size): 395mm
Inscription
Inscribed in pencil 'Choice proof'
Inscription description
Stamped with collector's mark 'GWS'
Production
Person
Date
17/10/1782
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of George Warren Swire (1883-1949); by whom bequeathed to Eton College
Previous ownership
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. 67)
