| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Robert White |
| Published | [London, 1677] |
| Dimensions | Image 238 x 149 mm, Sheet 241 x 151 mm |
| Notes |
A half length portrait of William Hamilton, the second Duke of Hamilton wearing armour and a chain and George in an oval frame on a pedestal with a coat of arms below. This print is an illustration from Gilbert Burnet's The memoirs of the lives and actions of James and William, Dukes of Hamilton.... (London, 1677). William Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Hamilton (August 14,1616- September 12,1651) Royalist Scottish nobleman. He was killed at the Battle of Worcester. Robert White (1645-1703) was a draughtsman and engraver. Born in London and was apprenticed to David Loggan, whose position as the leading line engraver for the print trade he later inherited. His output was huge, and in fact has never been fully documented. White's principal activity was as a portrait engraver. He usually engraved these from his own drawings, made from life in black lead on vellum. The majority of his portraits were made on commission from publishers who used them as frontispieces for books. As well as frontispieces, he engraved book-plates, almanacs and architectural views. His son, George White, was also an engraver. O'Donoghue 1 Conditon: Excellent impression, trimmed just outside of the image. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £75.00 |
| Stock ID | 44648 |