Charles Townley, 1746–c.1800after George Romney, 1734–1802, British
Title:
The Honorable John Forbes
Date:
1796
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint (proof)
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 x 18in. (33 x 45.7cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left: "Painted by George Romney"; lettered, lower right: "Engraved by Charles Townley. | Proof"; lettered, lower center: "THE HONBLE. JOHN FORBES, | Admiral of the Fleet & General of the Marines, Etat.82. | Published as the Act directs by C. Townley, No.5 Paradise Row, Chelsea College Novr. 20th 1796. | Sold by W.Richardson York House 31 Strand."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson Dilworth