FDA-E.3359-2026
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.3359-2026
Object type
Identification
Title
Charles Lord Talbot, Lord High Chancellor
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Print of a man from the torso up, wearing an embroided robe, lace cravet, powdered wig; surrounded by an oval frame; below the portrait a set of scales, small classical statue behind a ceremonial bag and sceptre
Description
Content (person)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 510mm
width (actual size): 362mm
width (actual size): 362mm
Inscription
Lettered, around portrait: 'CHARLES LORD TALBOT LORD HIGH CHANCELLOR'; under print: 'J. Vanderbank pinx. / In the Possession of the Right Hon: William Lord Talbot. / Impensis J. & P. Knapton Londini. 1740. / J. Howbraken sculps. Amst. 1739'
Materials & techniques note
Line engraving and etching
Production
Person
Organisation
John and Paul Knapton (Publisher)
Date
1739
1740
1740
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of Abdalla Mirghani; by whom presented to Eton College in 2024




