[Francis Rawdon Chesney, explorer, general, (1789-1872), whole-length, to left, seated, looking to front, in uniform, with right hand holding pen and resting on table, with a dog lying under his chair].

C. Grey R.H.A. ; Richmond Sc..
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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Kirkwood, John, fl. 1826-1853, engraver.
Contributors: Grey, Charles 1808-1892, artist.
Summary:Whole-length portrait of Francis Rawdon Chesney, seated, writing. Born at Annalong, County Down, in 1830 he submitted a report on the feasibility of constructing a Suez Canal; in 1837 he was awarded the Royal Geographical Society’s gold medal for his work relating to the expedition for the survey of the Rivers Euphrates and Tigris.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: Dublin : William Curry Junr, & Co., [1841].
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Notes:With facsimile of autograph printed l.c..

In-house number: PA 390A.

See CHES-FR (1) I for another impression.

Physical description: 1 print : etching ; 22.7 x 14.3 cm..

Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : p. 39.

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Credits:Attributed to John Kirkwood, (fl. 1826-1853), after an original work of art by Charles Grey, (1808-1892).