Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) (after Sir Joshua Reynolds)
William Doughty (York 1757 - Lisbon 1781/2)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
24 Jun 1793
Materials
Paper
Measurements
465 x 350 mm
Place of origin
Great Portland Street
Collection
Nunnington Hall, North Yorkshire
NT 979875
Summary
Print, mezzotint, Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) (after Sir Joshua Reynolds) by William Doughty (York 1757 – Lisbon 1780/82). Half length, seated wearing a wig and frock coat. His left hand resting on his stomach.
Marks and inscriptions
Samuel Johnson LLD LONDON published as the act directs June 24 1793 by I[J]ohn Jones, Great Portland Street, Marylebone
Makers and roles
William Doughty (York 1757 - Lisbon 1781/2), engraver (printmaker) after Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA (Plympton 1723 - London 1792), artist John Jones (London c.1745 – 1797), engraver and publisher