Item 6: An Engraving by [Samuel Ireland], [ca. 1763], of John Wilkes, after a Portrait by [William] Hogarth, [ca. 1763]
Item — Box: 6, Folder: 6
Dates
- Created: [ca. 1763]
Creator
- Ireland, Samuel, ca.1744-1800 (Person)
Access:
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Etching
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
9 in. x 6 ⅛ in.
Title:
John Wilkes Esq drawn from the life
Description:
ilkes Esq. drawn from the life
Description: The following item, dated circa 1780, depicts an engraving by Samuel Ireland, after an original drawing by William Hogarth, circa 1763. The image depicts him whole-length, seated to front, slightly forward, head tilted in profile, his right hand on his knee, and the other supporting a pole topped with the Cap of Liberty. To the right of his figure sits a table, with papers and books placed atop. There is an inscription beneath the photograph, which reads, “John Wilkes Esq[uire] drawn from the life &c &c [etcetera].”
This etching was later used for the book The Old City And Its Highways And Byways: Sketches of Curious Customs, Characters, Incidents, Scenes, and Events Illustrative of London Life in Olden Times by William Harvey (1796-1866) under the pen name ‘Aleph’. As the title suggests, this book was a collection of engravings and etchings which served as a retrospective to the notable aspects of London in prior times. This etching was likely created between 1780- 1785 as during that time Ireland was known to have used Hogarth’s works for reference.
Transcription:
John Wilkes Esqr. drawn from the life &c &c [etcetera]
Hogarth del.t [drawn] —(?)
In Pencil: E
Hogarth del.t [drawn] —(?)
In Pencil: E
Creator
- Ireland, Samuel, ca.1744-1800 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
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570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu