William Wilberforce, MP (1759-1833) (after George Richmond)
Samuel Cousins (Exeter 1801 - London 1887)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, glass, wood and metal
Measurements
650 x 513 x 43 mm
Place of origin
Derby
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16615
Summary
Print, mezzotint engraving, William Wilberforce, MP (1759-1833) (after George Richmond) by Samuel Cousins, RA (Exeter 1801 – London 1887). In a gilt frame of the seated figure of William Wilberforce. Printed text below the image reads; Painted by George Richmond. Engraved by Samuel Cousins. / WILLIAM WILBERFORCE ESQ. A handwritten paper label in black ink on the reverse reads; William Wilberforce. / 1759 - 1833. / MP for Hull. / Leader (sic) of the movement / for the Abolition / of the Slave Trade. A second printed paper label reads; GALLERY OF ARTS. / HENRY MOSELEY, / Carver, Gilder, Jeweller and Printseller, / No. 36, CORN MARKET, / DERBY. / ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. / Dealer in Electro Plated and German Silver Forks, (and) other Articles / for the Table. / BRITISH PLATE GLASS, etc. / OLD PAINTINGS RELINED AND RESTORED.
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
Samuel Cousins (Exeter 1801 - London 1887), engraver (printmaker) after George Richmond RA (Brompton 1809 – London 1896), artist Henry Moseley, printseller