Sir Edmund Walker Head, 8th Bt, DCL, LLD (1805-1868) (after George Richmond)
William Holl the younger (Plaistow 1807 – London 1871)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper and wood
Measurements
488 x 410 x 21 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 22333
Summary
Print, engraving, Sir Edmund Walker Head, 8th Bt, DCL, LLD (1805-1868) (after George Richmond) by William Holl the younger (Plaistow 1807 – London 1871). A gilt framed portrait of Edmund Head, drawn by George Richmond R.A., engraved by William Holl. Black grey drawing on a beige mount. On back J.H. CHANCE/ Carver, Gilder/ and/ PRINT SELLER/ 28, LONDON STREET/ FITZROY SQUARE.
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 Holl the younger (Plaistow 1807 – London 1871), engraver (printmaker) after George Richmond RA (Brompton 1809 – London 1896), artist