Costume plate: a man standing facing front, his hands behind his back
Printmaker:
Unknown
Printmaker:
Gillot, Claude
(Previously attributed)
Against a blank background
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount
Similar to a series of prints by Claude Gillot called 'Portraits of actors', although actors' names were added after Gillot's death. The print has been mounted amongst Gillot's series in the album. This etching is particularly similar to one of the plates, see 24.K.12-63.
Accession number: 24.K.12-55
Primary reference Number: 183586
Populus (Gillot): see 28
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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