Item 2: An Engraving of John Wilkes, unknown artist,, [ca. mid-late eighteenth century]

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 2

Staff Only

An Engraving of John Wilkes, unknown artist, [ca. mid-late eighteenth century]

Dates

Created: [ca. mid-late eighteenth century]

Access:

All series and subseries within this collection are open for research, with the exception of a few files within the Academia series that are restricted. The Academia series contains financial and sensitive institutional records from Wilkes College, and financial report records from Princeton University that will remain restricted for 80 years upon creation.

Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Type of Material:

Engraving

Condition Note:

Fair. Slight discoloration.

Measurements:

4 ¾ in. x 2 ⅞ in.

Title:

John Wilkes, Esq.

Description:

The following item depicts an engraving of John Wilkes (1725-1797), by an unknown creator at an unknown date. The image depicts him in a bust-length portrait. He is facing right, with a side profile. He has his hair pushed back, dark eyebrows, and a slight smile. He wears a white neck cravat, and two piece jacket with button detailing. The engraving mimics a pencil sketch stylization. Below his image, his name is printed, JOHN WILKES, ESQ. His features are given a youthful and refined look in this etching, compared with some of the satirical or caricatures in the collection. Information concerning the artist, engraver, or publisher is not available. The dates for this item are being estimated by the life dates of John Wilkes, 1725-1797.