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