John Opie

British, 1761 - 1807

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The image is an engraving of a gentleman seated formally. He has a round face, refined features, and wears a powdered wig. He is dressed in a dark coat with buttons, a light-colored waistcoat, and a white shirt. His right hand rests on folded papers, and a quill and inkpot are on a table beside him. In the background, there is a draped curtain. Surrounding the image is text with the subject's name, "Abraham Rees D.D.," titles, and credentials.
James Thomson, Abraham Rees, D.D., published 1820, stipple engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1776

Abraham Rees, D.D.

James Thomson · published 1820 · stipple engraving ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1776

The image shows a portrait of a man in 18th-century attire. He has white hair styled in curls with a composed expression. He is holding a document and sitting next to a table with writing implements. The background features patterned drapery.
William Holl I, Abraham Rees, published 1811, stipple engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1754

Abraham Rees

William Holl I · published 1811 · stipple engraving ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1754

The image is an engraving of a man's head and shoulders in an oval frame. The man is depicted in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to his left but looking directly at the viewer. He has distinct facial features, a strong jawline, prominent cheekbones, and a focused expression. His hair is light-colored, wavy, and styled away from his face. He is dressed in a high-collared garment typical of early 19th-century fashion, consisting of a dark coat and a light scarf or cravat around his neck. There are no visible jewelry or objects in the image. The background features a textured pattern, typical of engraved portraits, with a plain, light-colored finish on the outer area, showing signs of age. The text below the image identifies him as "HENRY FUSELI Esq R.A," along with the publishers and the publication date of January 31, 1801.
William Ridley, Henry Fuseli, published 1801, stipple engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1764

Henry Fuseli

William Ridley · published 1801 · stipple engraving ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1764

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Second Part of King Henry the Sixth. Act I, Scene IV

Charles Gauthier Playter, Robert Thew, John Boydell, Josiah Boydell · 1796 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.41