James Hewitt, 1st Viscount Lifford (1709-1789) (after Sir Joshua Reynolds, PRA)
Robert Dunkarton (London 1744 – 1811)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
630 x 430 mm
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 12327
Summary
Print, engraving, James Hewitt, 1st Viscount Lifford (1709-1789) (after Sir Joshua Reynolds, PRA) by Robert Dunkarton (London 1744 – 1811). Black / white engraving of painting of a seated man in wig and robes; The RIGHT HONOURABLE JAMES HEWITT, VISCOUNT LIFFORD / LATE LORD HIGH CHANCELLOR OF IRELAND, ampersand C ; with coat of arms in centre of words; motto is BE JUST AND FEAR NOT. On reverse in pencil 10/10 and 34 38 / N/S/-.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Robert Dunkarton (London 1744 – 1811), engraver (printmaker) Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA (Plympton 1723 - London 1792), artist