Abraham Symonds, After A Portrait Sir Godfrey Kneller (pen ^ Ink And Wash On Paper)
George Vertue (1684 – 1756)
George Vertue (1684-1756) was a leading English engraver & antiquary. Explore his detailed portrait engravings, historical prints, and invaluable notebooks documenting 18th-century British art. A key source for Walpole's 'Anecdotes of Painting'.
About this artwork
- Title: Abraham Symonds, After A Portrait Sir Godfrey Kneller (pen ^ Ink And Wash On Paper)
- Artist: George Vertue
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Neoclassicism
- Corpus context: social status , vertue's engraving mastery
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: White
- Keywords: pen and ink portrait , british art print , george vertue engraving
