Reverend John Upton

published 1794

after Jane Collyer

Associated Names
British 18th Century

Artist

Jane Collyer

Artist After, British, active 18th century

The image shows a man in profile facing right, showing the upper half of his body. He has European facial features, curly hair reaching his shoulders, and is dressed in a historical coat with a high collar and buttons. His left hand is partially visible. The background is plain, with a handwritten note and title at the bottom giving his name as Rev. John Upton and details about the sketch's creation and publication.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with stipple

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.3 × 22.3 cm (11 9/16 × 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1721

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in plate bottom center: REV, IOHN UPTON / From a Sketch by Miss Jane Collyer Daughter of the late / J [?] C. / who was allowed to sketch a very strong likeness in this way / Pubblished by E and S Harding Pall Mall May 1st 1794

Wikidata ID

Q74032642

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