Brocas sketchbook PD 2034 TX
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| Summary: | Portraits of historical, government, military and political figures. Also dramatists, writers, poets and prominent Methodists. Some engravings taken from issues of contemporary 18th & early 19th century publications particularly "Jones's British theatre". Image of Robert Emmet (drawing no. 20) not available at time of Brocas cataloging project. |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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[n.d., between ca. 1782 and 1837].
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| Notes: | Printed label on cover: Engravings by H. Brocas Sen Dark blue leather bound sketchbook with meuble board, leather spine, brass clasps and marble end papers in grey, [ca. 28 pages, first 2 pages numbered], some pages previously removed. Inscribed in pencil on verso of marble end sheet: Engravings by Henry Brocas sen. Died 1840 [sic] age 73 [.] Inscribed in pencil on inside cover: 73 engravings & drawings. Engravings by Henry Brocas Sen. died 1840 aged 73. The engravings in this book were all executed by Henry Brocas Ser. with many others in the early part of his life in the line manner and afterwards in the stipple or mixed style ... he had many apprentices of merit as G Shea, J Byrne, Maguire and Martin all now engaged ... he was master of the D. Society School for nearly 40 years ... he died 1840 aged 73 - W. Brocas 120 Baggot St. Physical description: 1 sketchbook (137 prints) : mixed techniques, 37 x 53 cm.. Citations/References: Album cited in: Catalogue of a valuable collection of books, original etchings ... watercolour drawings, engravings, prints, paintings etc ... the property of the late Mrs Brocas to be sold at auction on the premises No. 132 Pembroke Road on Thursday, June 28th, 1877 and following day. - Dublin : Bennett & Son Auctioneers, 1877 no. 213 Citations/References: Some prints from album cited in: Catalogue of engraved Irish portraits / by Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, 1936 more |
| Credits: | Engravings attributed to Henry Brocas Senior. |
