Edward Vernon (b.1783)
William Rought (d.1852)
Category
Art / Silhouettes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, ink, wood and glass
Measurements
115 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Oxford
Order this imageCollection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 936610
Summary
Silhouette, Edward Vernon (b.1783) by William Rought (d.1852). On the back is a label for 'Profiles taken from 5 to 1.11.6 each in one minute sits by W. Rought, Printer and Turner, Corn Market, Oxford'; on the label is 'Edward Vernon born Dec. 7th 1783' handwritten in ink.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
Edward Vernon / born / Dec. 7th 1783 (handwritten in ink, verso) Rear: Elaborate artists label
Makers and roles
William Rought (d.1852), silhouette artist