FDA-E.1427-2014
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.1427-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Lt. 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.
3rd state
3rd state
Description
Content (person)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 640mm
width (actual size): 394mm
width (actual size): 394mm
Inscription
Lettered 'Lt, Col, Tarleton.'
Physical description
Cut to size
Production
Person
Reynolds, Joshua (Sir), 1723 - 1792 (Source artist)
Smith, John Raphael, 1751 - 1812 (Engraver)
Smith, John Raphael, 1751 - 1812 (Publisher)
Smith, John Raphael, 1751 - 1812 (Engraver)
Smith, John Raphael, 1751 - 1812 (Publisher)
Date
11/10/1782
History and association
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)
