Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger (Swiss; German
1497/8-1543), painter/draughtsman.
Engraver: Francesco Bartolozzi (British; Italian, 1728-1815), engraver and etcher,
founder member of RA in 1768.
Title: I Russell Ld Privy Seale with one Ey
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: I Russell Ld Privy Seale with one Ey. From an Original Drawing by Hans Holbien. Engraved by F. Bartolozzi R, A, Historical Engraver to his Majesty. In his Majesty's collection. Published as the Act Directs Feby 1. 1796 by I. Chamberlaine.
Dimensions: Image 14 1/2" x 11'. Sheet 19 3/4" x 16".
Publisher: John Chamberlaine (British, 1745-1812), antiquary and Keeper of the King's drawings, coins and medals from 1791 until his death. Published prints of drawings in the Royal Collection by Holbein, Leonardo, Carracci and others.
Edition: "Original Designs of the Most Celebrated Masters in his Majesty's Collection" published by John Chamberlaine in 1812.
Date: 1796, printed later.
Materials and Techniques: stipple engraving and etching printed in colors on beige 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: Tanned, discoloration, single tear to lower margin. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1948,0315.6.34.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: British School XVIII C.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia and the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.