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Object Type
print
Museum number
1902,1011.4788
Title
Object:
Petrus Alexeewitz Magnus Dominus Tzar et Magnus Dux Moscoviae
Description
Portrait of Peter I, Tsar of Russia, half length in an oval fame ornamented by branches, thin moustache, wearing armour and ermine robe fastened by two large jewels and a string of pearls; on base supporting oval frame, a crown, orb, sword and sceptre. c.1698 Mezzotint
Producer name
Print made by:
John Smith, the mezzotinter
After:
Sir Godfrey Kneller
Published by:
John Smith, the mezzotinter
School/style
British
Production date
1698
(c.)
Materials
paper
Technique
mezzotint
Dimensions
Height:
409 millimetres
Width:
277 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Chaloner Smith 1883 / British Mezzotinto portraits from the introduction of the art to the early part of the present century
(217.III)
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Portrait of:
Peter I the Great, Tsar of Russia
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
William Meriton Eaton, 2nd Baron Cheylesmore
Acquisition date
1902
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1902,1011.4788