Mrs Stephen Payne-Gallwey, née Philadelphia (1758-1785) and her son Charles (1777-1795), after Sir Joshua Reynolds
Norman Hirst (Liverpool 1862 - 1956)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
2 Nov 1916
Materials
paper
Measurements
343 mm (H)285 mm (W)667 mm (H)512 mm (W)
Place of origin
Old Bond Street
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1246587
Summary
Mezzotint by Norman Hirst of Joshua Reynolds painting of Philadelphia and her son Charles.
Full description
Little Charles is on his mother's back wearing a hat. His mother is holding his hand, and is looking downwards. On her head is a material band which is tied under her chin. She is wearing a white bodice and a silk over dress. The background is of trees and a river valley. The original painting is housed in the Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Mezzotint was published on 2nd November 1916 by Thomas Agnew & Sons.
Marks and inscriptions
Published Nov 2nd 1916 by Thos Agnew and Sons, 43 Old Bond St, London, W. Copyright. W.S. (printed on front)
Makers and roles
Norman Hirst (Liverpool 1862 - 1956), engraver (printmaker) Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA (Plympton 1723 - London 1792), original artist Thomas Agnew and Sons Ltd, engraver and publisher