'The Affectionate Brothers' Peniston Lamb (1770-1805), with his brothers William Lamb, later 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) and Frederick James Lamb, later 3rd Viscount Melbourne (1782-1853) (after Sir Joshua Reynolds)
Francesco Bartolozzi (Florence 1727 - Lisbon 1815)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass, wood, paper and metal
Measurements
540 x 440 mm; 24 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16527
Summary
Print, engraving, 'The Affectionate Brothers' Peniston Lamb (1770-1805), with his brothers William Lamb, later 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) and Frederick James Lamb, later 3rd Viscount Melbourne (1782-1853) (after Sir Joshua Reynolds) by Francesco Bartolozzi (Florence 1727 – Lisbon 1815). Black ink on white paper picture shows three children with drapery and trees in background. Underneath the picture is printed; Sir Joshua Reynold pinxt. R.A. / F.Bartolozzi Sculpt. R.A. / The Affectionate Brothers / Published as the Act directs March 30 1791 by M. Benedetti Engraver No.92 Norton Street Marybone and to be had at J.F. Tomkins New Bond Street No.49. On reverse side at bottom a printed label reads; MANUFACTURED BY / JOHN FROST / WHOLESALE AND RETAIL / ARTISTS. PIER GLASS AND CORNICE MANUFACTURES / 12 (and) 13 CLARE STREET, BRISTOL, TRIANGLE CLIFTON / No.1857 Date 8/10/72. Two metal hanging rings on to each side of upper reverse of frame.
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
Francesco Bartolozzi (Florence 1727 - Lisbon 1815), engraver (printmaker) after Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA (Plympton 1723 - London 1792), artist