Yale Center for British Art

Creator:

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723-1792

Title:

Engravings from the pictures & sketches painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds : comprising the whole of his works / by Samuel William Reynolds, engraver to the king.

Alternate Title(s):

Sir Joshua Reynolds works

Published / Created:

Bayswater [London] : Published by S. W. Reynolds, July 1820 [i.e. 1820-1831]

Physical Description:

3 volumes : illustrations (engravings) ; 46 cm

Holdings:

Rare Books and Manuscripts
Folio A 2021 13
Yale Center for British Art, Bequest of Frederick W. Hilles, Yale BA 1922, transfer from the Yale University Library

Copyright Status:

Classification:

Books

Notes:

Engravings by Samuel William Reynolds, after Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Engraved title page in Ladies volume. Other two volumes do not include a title page.

Each volume includes an engraved portrait of Sir Joshua Reynolds at the front.

Engraved title page is dated July 1820. Several plates within the three volumes are dated, with dates spanning 1820 to 1831.

Many of the engravings are annotated in graphite that they are proofs. Some are also annotated in graphite with the name "Samuel Cousins."

BAC: British Art Center copy bound in contemporary, brown half-leather binding with marbled paper covers.

Contents:

[Vol. 1] Ladies -- [vol. 2] Gentry -- [vol. 3] Fancy Subjects &c.

Subject Terms:

Reynolds, Joshua, Sir, 1723–1792. | Portraits, British. | Painting, British.

Form/Genre:

Engravings (prints) | Mezzotints (prints) | Portraits.

Contributors:

Reynolds, Samuel William, 1773–1835, engraver.