Prince William Henry, later King William IV (1765–1837) (after Benjamin West PRA)
Francesco Bartolozzi (Florence 1727 - Lisbon 1815)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1782
Materials
paper, glass and wood
Order this imageCollection
Fenton House, London
NT 1448651
Summary
Print, engraving, Prince William Henry, later King William IV (1765–1837) (after Benjamin West PRA) by Francesco Bartolozzi (Florence 1727 – Lisbon 1815) and Paul Sandby, RA (Nottingham 1725 – London 1809). Engraving with stipple, etching and aquatint of William IV as prince. Whole length with tied wig, in midshipman's uniform. Standing with left hand resting on sword and right holding a cap at side. With a ship's deck in the background and ships at sea in the distance.
Makers and roles
Francesco Bartolozzi (Florence 1727 - Lisbon 1815), engraver (printmaker) Paul Sandby, RA (Nottingham 1725 – London 1809), engraver (printmaker) Benjamin West (Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 1738 - London 1820), original artist