Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger, after. Holbein (Germany, 1497/8 - 1543) is considered one of the greatest portraitists of the 16th century.
Engraver: C. Rivers (British, 1798-1817 (fl), engraver.
Title: Elizabeth Lady Russel (Lady Elizabeth Hoby, Wife of Sir Philip Hoby, fl. 1812-).
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Rivers Dirxt, Elisabeth Lady Russel. Publication line 'Pubd May 20 1806 by J Scott 442 Strand' has been cut off and is shown here for reference purposes only.
Dimensions: Sheet 5 1/8" x 3 5/8" (trimmed).
Publisher: J Scott.
Date: 1806.
Materials and Techniques: stipple engraving on wove paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: old hinges verso, one close tear u.l. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1920,1211.757.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: German School XVI C. British School XIX C.
Note: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia and the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.