Description: A-037a NOTE: a plastic shield is attached to all print(s) / item(s) for sale. Please disregard any white/dark spots on pictures. They are reflections of the camera flash on the plastic protective cover and are NOT "Condition Issues". FOR SALE: one (1) original antique etching / print on paper depicting an oval portrait of Thomas Martyn, engraved by J. Farn c. 1795, after a painting by Samuel Drummond (1765-1844) published by J. Sewell in 1795. Original Sheet size: 14.6 x 11 cm. Print size: 13 x 9.5 cm. HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Thomas Martyn (1735-1825) was an English botanist and Professor of Botany at Cambridge University. He was educated in Chelsea and at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, graduating BA in 1756 and becoming a fellow of Sidney Sussex College and being ordained deacon in 1758. In 1759 he became MA and priest. In 1762 he succeeded his father as Professor of Botany at the University, and held the post until his death in 1825, though he only lectured until 1796 'as the subject was not popular'. Thomas Martyn's professorship at Cambridge lasted for 63 years, while his father had held the same post for 29 years. Thomas Martyn was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1786. J Farn or I Farn (fl. 1790’s) British engraver / print maker. He executed portraits in mezzotint for the European Magazine, including portraits of politician, actors, professors, writers, clergyman. ————————————————————— Ideal for museum collection(s), private institutions, collectors of decorative collectibles. This antique etching / print is a unique addition to any British / England history collection. ———————————————————————
Price: 40 USD
Location: Nafpaktos Greece
End Time: 2024-11-19T14:13:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Andrew Birrell (1769-1820)
Size: Small
Period: Neoclassicism/Romantism (1770-1840)
Material: Paper
Item Length: ~ 10 cm.
Region of Origin: London
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: England
Type: Etching
Year of Production: 1795
Item Height: ~ 14 cm
Style: Illustration Art, Realism
Theme: History, Portrait, Cambridge University, Botanical
Features: Limited Edition
Production Technique: Etching
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
