The Honble. Robert Boyle

J. Chapman sculpt.

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Main Creator: Chapman, John, fl.1792-1823, engraver.
Summary: Hon. Robert Boyle, (1627-1691), F.R.S., natural philosopher, scientist and inventor of the air-pump; head & shoulders, to left, looking to front, long wig, cloak, plain cravat with fringe; oval frame with scientific instruments in rectangular panel at base.
Format: PRINTS & DRAWINGS
Language: English
Published / Created: London : Published as the Act directs by J.Wilkes, April 19th 1800.
Subjects:
Boyle, Robert, > 1627-1691.
Scientists > Irish > 1640-1690
Philosophers > Irish > 1640-1690
Stipple engravings > British > 1800.
Portrait prints > British > 1800.
Notes:
Title printed u.c. within plate mark.

One of four impressions of the same print. See EP BOYL-ROB (8A) I for details on similar impression; see EP BOYL-ROB (8B) II and EP BOYL-ROB (8C) II for two tinted impressions.

Physical description: 1 print : stipple ; oval image 12 x 9.5 cm., plate mark 16.4 x 11.3cm., sheet 29.1 x 23 cm.

Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M.Elmes. - Dublin 1937, P. 23.

Credits: Engraving attributed to John Chapman, (fl.1792-1823).
Call Number View in Collection
EP BOYL-ROB (8) II Prints & Drawings - Appt. only Prints & Drawings
Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland.

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