Thomas Girtin Portrait of Thomas Girtin, 1775-1802
Printmaker:
Reynolds, Samuel William I
Publisher:
Girtin, James
Painter:
Opie, John
(After)
Purchased through the Middleton-Wake Fund, April 1925
Method of acquisition: Bought (1925)
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1817
Inscription on bottom "Painted by John Opie Esqr. R.A." and "Engraved by S.W. Reynolds." and "London: Pubd. May 16. 1817, by J. Girtin, Engraver, Printer &c No. 25 Old Compton Street, 3 doors from Princes Street, Soho." and "Portrait of the late extraordinary Artist, / Thomas Girtin, / Natus Feby. 18. 1775 Obiit Novr. 9. 1802." and "To Sir George Beaumont Bart,, One of his earliest Patrons This Print is with Permission respectfully dedicated by his very obliged & grateful Servt John Girtin. J. Girtin in the recent fire in Broad Strt having lost all his property, excepting some prints &c which wich this portrait of his late Brother, he respectfully offers to a liberal Public.".
Accession number: P.14239-R
Primary reference Number: 206324
Whitman (Reynolds): 114.I
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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