Robert Emmett [sic, Robert Emmet]

engraved by William Read.
[graphic] /
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Read, William, fl. 1824-1837, engraver
Contributors: Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor
Summary:Robert Emmet (1778-1803), Irish patriot ; whole-length, slightly to left, face turned and looking to right, standing in court when on his trial, arms folded, barristers etc., in background ; rectangular frame. Engraving attributed to William Read (fl. 1824-1837). The head of Robert Emmet is taken from James Petrie's painting; see also EMME-RO (2)
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [S.l. : s.n. , n.d., between ca. 1824 and 1837?].
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Notes:Physical description: 1 print : stipple engraving ; image 34.4 x 24.5 cm, on sheet 39 x 27.1 cm, cropped within plate mark.

Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 68.

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EP EMME-RO (10C) III
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