John Harrison (1693-1776) (after Thomas King)
Philippe Joseph Tassaert (1732-1803)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1 Aug 1768
Materials
Ink, Paper
Measurements
584 x 470 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 960085
Summary
Print, mezzotint, of John Harrison (1693-1776) (after Thomas King) by Philippe Joseph Tassaert (1732-1803) John Harrison the designer of the first ocean-going chronometer in a cream mount within a narrow black wooden frame, by L. Tassaert. Dated 1st August 1768.
Provenance
Gift to Nostell from National Maritime Museum in 2002
Makers and roles
Philippe Joseph Tassaert (1732-1803) , engraver (printmaker) Thomas King (fl. mid 18th century), artist