The Chanters (after The Rev. Matthew William Peters, RA)
John Raphael Smith (Derby 1752 – Worcester 1812)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
12 Feb 1787
Materials
Glass, paper, card, metal and wood
Measurements
374 x 335 mm; 28 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Covent Garden
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16538
Summary
Print, engraving, The Chanters (after The Rev. Matthew William Peters, RA) by John Raphael Smith (Derby 1752 – Worcester 1812). Reproduction in black ink on white paper - circular image shows two head and shoulder female figures holding sheets of music. Below is printed; Painted by the Rev. Wm Peters R.A. Engraved by J.R. Smith / CHANTERS. / To Miss Catherine Cope This Print is Inscribed by her most humble and Obedt Servt / JR ..Smith. / London Published Feby 12th 1787 by JR Smith No 31 King Street Covent Garden. Black lacquered wooden frame with gilt decorated insets of scroll and dot patterns and inner gilt edge. On reverse, card background held in place with metal tacks, metal eye for hanging in centre top. Illegible handwriting in pencil.
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
John Raphael Smith (Derby 1752 – Worcester 1812), engraver and publisher after The Rev. Matthew William Peters, RA (Freshwater 1742 – Brasted 1814), artist