James Northcote Esq., R.A.
ArtistAfter
George Henry Harlow
(English, born London, England 1787-died 1819)
Engraver
Frederick Christian Lewis the elder
(English, born London, England 1779-died Enfield, England 1856)
Date1824
Mediummezzotint
Dimensions
frame: 22 1/2 × 18 1/2 in. (57.2 × 47.0 cm)
sight: 11 7/8 × 8 3/8 in. (30.2 × 21.3 cm)
ClassificationPrint
Credit LineGift of Dr. Earle W. Newton
Object number2001.1.994
DescriptionPortrait of a male wearing heavy dark jacket on top of another jacket, on top of dark vest, left hand is holding armrest, right hand holding glasses, indoor scene
Bottom middle “James Northcote Esq. R.A.”
Bottom left of illustration in tiny print, “Painted by G.H. Harlow”
Bottom right of illustration in tiny print, “Engd by F.C. Lewis, from the original picture. 5 Gt Newport Street”
This portrait represents Reynold's most famous student and assistant. On the table behind the artist is apparently a copy of his "Memoirs of Sir Joshua Reynolds" published in 1813, the year of the Reynold's exhibition at the British Institution.
Bottom middle “James Northcote Esq. R.A.”
Bottom left of illustration in tiny print, “Painted by G.H. Harlow”
Bottom right of illustration in tiny print, “Engd by F.C. Lewis, from the original picture. 5 Gt Newport Street”
This portrait represents Reynold's most famous student and assistant. On the table behind the artist is apparently a copy of his "Memoirs of Sir Joshua Reynolds" published in 1813, the year of the Reynold's exhibition at the British Institution.
Not on view