William Woollett
by G Kisling
- Used
- Condition
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- Seller
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
1785. Copper-line engraving. 330mm by 250mm (platemark). Portrait of William Woollett; half-length, seated three-quarters to right, a burin in his hand, resting the right forearm on a plate propped at an angle under his right elbow, looking studiously towards the viewer, with an angled pane to reflect light, visible in upper right, wearing a soft hat, coat, ruffled cravat and waistcoat.
Lettered below the image with title and information about the engraver: 'Gravee par G. Kisling, Eleve de l'ecole de Gravure l'Universite de Vilno. (Planchel.)'French engraving after the original portrait engraving by John Keyse Sherwin, published in 1784.William Woollett (1735-85) was an important English 18th century line engraver.Woollett engraved several plates in Captain Cook's 'A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. Written by James Cook, Commander of the Resolution ...', 1777.Wove paper.
Lettered below the image with title and information about the engraver: 'Gravee par G. Kisling, Eleve de l'ecole de Gravure l'Universite de Vilno. (Planchel.)'French engraving after the original portrait engraving by John Keyse Sherwin, published in 1784.William Woollett (1735-85) was an important English 18th century line engraver.Woollett engraved several plates in Captain Cook's 'A voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World. Performed in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775. Written by James Cook, Commander of the Resolution ...', 1777.Wove paper.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Sebra Prints (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1349
- Title
- William Woollett
- Author
- G Kisling
- Format/Binding
- Copper-line engraving
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1785
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About the Seller
Sebra Prints
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria
About Sebra Prints
Sebra Prints opened in August 2003 out of a passion for antique prints, and a desire to offer good quality, original prints, across a wide range of topics. We specialise in antique engravings and lithographs from 17th,18th and 19th centuries as well as some early 20th century works. We cover a huge range of styles, artists and subject matter.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
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