Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey KG, MP (1764-1845) (after Frederick Richard Say)
William Say (Norwich 1768 – London 1834)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, wood, glass and gilt
Measurements
847 x 545 x 25 mm
Place of origin
Strand
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16574
Summary
Print, mezzotint, Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey KG, MP (1764-1845) (after Frederick Richard Say) by William Say (Norwich 1768 – London 1834). Half-length portrait of the Right Honourable Earl Grey in court dress with Treasury books and dog at feet. Label on back paper reads, THE HYDE PARK GALLERY / TELEPHONE / 381 / VICTORIA / 49, KNIGHTSBRIDGE / S.W. Text below the monochrome engraving reads, The Right Honble Charles Earl Grey / First Lord of the Treasury / TO THE COUNTESS GREY / This Print from a Picture in the Possession of J.C.Bullard Esq. M.P. / is by permission respectfully dedicated by her most obedient servants Ackermann and Co / London published by Ackermann and Co 96 Strand 1833 / Painted by F.R. Say / Engraved by W. Say. / Engraver to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester.
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
William Say (Norwich 1768 – London 1834), engraver (printmaker) Frederick Richard Say (1805-1860), artist Rudolph Ackermann (1764 - 1834) , engraver and publisher