Lord Chief Baron Burgh.

engraved by Barnard ; painted by Hamilton.
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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Barnard, William, 1774-1849, engraver
Contributors: Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor
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Summary:Walter Hussey Burgh (1742-1783), Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland ; half-length directed to right, looking to front, frill, plain coat ; oval in rectangular frame.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [S.l.]: [s.n.], [between ca. 1790-1849].
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Notes:One of two impressions. See EP BURG-WA (1) III for details of other impression (non-tinted).

With two lines:"This acknowledged light. The noblest work of God".

This print is with the utmost esteem dedicated to the Right Honble. John Foster by Sir Jerome Fitzpatrick from an original in his possession.

Physical description: 1 print : mezzotint, tinted ; image 31.9 x 27.7 cm., plate mark 38 x 27.7 cm., on sheet 48.1 x 34.3 cm.

Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 27.

Citations/References: C.S., 2

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Credits:Attributed to William Barnard (1774-1849), after an original painting by Hugh Douglas Hamilton (1740-1808).
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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EP BURG-WA (1A) III
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