James Usher [sic] D.D. Archbishop of Armagh. Primate of all Ireland.

Engd. by S. Freeman from a painting by Sir Peter Lely, T.C. Dublin
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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Freeman, Samuel, 1773-1857, engraver.
Contributors: Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor
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Summary:James Ussher, D.D., Archbishop of Armagh; (1581-1656): more than half-length, to right, looking towards front, in black skull cap, with grey hair, moustache and slight beard, in black gown and ruff, seated in armchair, with right arm resting on arm of chair, left hand on open book in front of him to right; vignette.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: Dublin : Macgregor, Polson, Sutherland & Co. , 1842
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Notes:Plate to Wills' "Lives of Illustrious Irishmen, IV" 1842.

The provenance of this portrait is unknown. It is attributed to Sir Peter Lely. See W.G. Strickland: "A Descriptive Catalogue of the Pictures, Busts, and Statues in Trinity College, Dublin, and in the Provost's House"

Physical description: 1 print : stipple ; image 21.6 x 13.5 cm. , plate mark 22.6 x 14.7 cm. , on sheet 26 x 22 cm.

Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 207

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EP USSH-JA (5) II
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