FDA-E.1435-2014
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.1435-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
John Dryden
Title Type
assigned by artist
Description
Content (person)
Dryden, John, 1631 - 1700 (Sitter)
Content (note)
Oval portrait within a feigned frame, with books, mask and instrument beneath
Dimensions
height (actual size): 372mm
width (actual size): 235mm
width (actual size): 235mm
Inscription
Lettered in the frame within the image 'John Dryden', and beneath the image 'From the Collection of the late Earl of Orford'
Inscribed in pencil on reverse 'Portfolio 1 Portraits'
Inscribed in pencil on reverse 'Portfolio 1 Portraits'
Production
Person
Houbraken, Jacob, 1698 - 1780 (Engraver)
Kneller, Godfrey (Sir), 1646 - 1723 (Source artist)
James and John Knapton (Firm) (Publisher)
Kneller, Godfrey (Sir), 1646 - 1723 (Source artist)
James and John Knapton (Firm) (Publisher)
Date
1743
