From:Williamson Art Gallery and Museum

Name/TitleThe Honourable Alexander Abercromby

About this objectBlack and white print of The Honourable Alexander Abercromby, originally painted by the Scottish artist Sir Henry Raeburn.

This mezzotint print was created by George Dawe, who was largely known for his portraits of Russian generals during the Napoleonic Wars.

MakerDawe, George (1781-1829)

Maker Roleengraver

MakerRaeburn, Henry, Sir (1756-1823)

Maker Rolepainter

Date Made1800

Period19th century

Medium and Materialsmedium: ink
support: paper

Style and IconographyPortrait

Techniquemezzotint

Measurementsprint height: 50cm
print width: 35cm

page height: 61cm
page width: 44cm

Credit LineGifted by Dalziel McKay, 1932

Object Typeprint

Object numberBIKGM.1949

Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved