Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Thomas Major, 1714–1799, British

after Bonaventura Peeters, 1614–1652, Flemish

Published by Thomas Major, 1714–1799, British
Title:
Dedicated to the Lord Bishop of Derry
Date:
1748
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Image: 8 3/4 × 11 1/4 inches (22.2 × 28.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered lower left: "B Peters pinx't."; lower center: "This print ingrav'd from an Original Painting of the same Size, by B. Peters, in the Collection of | the Right Rev.'d Father in God, William Lord Bishop of London Derry, is the most humbly Dedicated | to his Lordship by Thos. Major. | Published Sept. 14, 1749. | according to Act of Parliament. | London Sold by the Author at the Golder Head in West Street the upper end of St. Martins Lane.
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.20680
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:39660