Artist
William Pether (English, c. 1731/38–1821)English, c. 1731/38–1821
ArtistAfter
Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734–1797)English, 1734–1797
CultureEnglish
Titles
- An Academy
Date1772
MediumMezzotint
Dimensions584 × 460 mm
Plate or block: 23 × 18 1/8 in. (58.4 × 46 cm)
Sheet (sheet): 23 5/8 × 18 9/16in. (60 × 47.1cm)
Plate or block: 23 × 18 1/8 in. (58.4 × 46 cm)
Sheet (sheet): 23 5/8 × 18 9/16in. (60 × 47.1cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.1998.6
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscriptions: on the portfolio at center: An / Academy / Published by W. Pether / Feby, 25h, 1772; lower left: Iosh Wright, Pinxt; lower center: Done from a Picture in / the Collection of the Rt Hon / Ld Melburne; lower right: W. Pether, Fecit.
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