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Classical Portrait Engraving, 19th Century, Hampden, English Politician, Engraved by W. Roffe.
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Classical Portrait Engraving, 19th Century, Hampden, English Politician, Engraved by W. Roffe.

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19th Century Classical Engraving of John Hampden.

John Hampden was an English landowner and politician whose opposition to arbitrary taxes imposed by Charles I made him a national figure. An ally of Parliamentarian leader John Pym, and cousin to Oliver Cromwell, he was one of the Five Members whose attempted arrest in January 1642 sparked the First English Civil War.

This engraving by W. Roffe is from the impressive statue by J H Foley which is located in the Central Lobby of the House of Commons.

Original 19th Century engraving in contemporary gold frame.

Dimensions: 32.5cm x 40.5cm

Good condition with spotting - see photos.

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Charnwood Antiques has dated this Framed Classical Portrait Engraving to the 19th Century.

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19th Century Classical Engraving of John Hampden.
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John Hampden was an English landowner and politician whose opposition to arbitrary taxes imposed by Charles I made him a national figure.
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An ally of Parliamentarian leader John Pym, and cousin to Oliver Cromwell, he was one of the Five Members whose attempted arrest in January 1642 sparked the First English Civil War.

fig 1. A framed 19th-century monochrome portrait engraving depicting a full-length statue of John Hampden set within a cream mount and a slim gold-leaf wooden frame.
fig 1. Classical Portrait Engraving, 19th Century, Hampden, English Politician, Engraved by W. Roffe.

This engraving by W. Roffe is from the impressive statue by J H Foley which is located in the Central Lobby of the House of Commons.

Original 19th Century engraving in contemporary gold frame.

Dimensions: 32.5cm x 40.5cm

Good condition with spotting - see photos.

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Framed Classical Portrait Engraving to the 19th Century.

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A framed 19th-century monochrome portrait engraving depicting a full-length statue of John Hampden set within a cream mount and a slim gold-leaf wooden frame.
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Archive I A framed 19th-century monochrome portrait engraving depicting a full-length statue of John Hampden set within a cream mount and a slim gold-leaf wooden frame.

Classical Portrait Engraving, 19th Century, Hampden, English Politician, Engraved By W. Roffe.

Archive II A framed 19th-century monochrome portrait engraving depicting a full-length statue of John Hampden set within a cream mount and a slim gold-leaf wooden frame. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century monochrome portrait engraving depicting a full-length statue of John Hampden set within a cream mount and a slim gold-leaf wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century monochrome portrait engraving depicting a full-length statue of John Hampden set within a cream mount and a slim gold-leaf wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A framed 19th-century monochrome portrait engraving depicting a full-length statue of John Hampden set within a cream mount and a slim gold-leaf wooden frame. View V
Archive VI A framed 19th-century monochrome portrait engraving depicting a full-length statue of John Hampden set within a cream mount and a slim gold-leaf wooden frame. View VI
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A framed 19th-century monochrome portrait engraving depicting a full-length statue of John Hampden set within a cream mount and a slim gold-leaf wooden frame.
Classical Portrait Engraving, 19th Century, Hampden, English Politician, Engraved By W. Roffe.
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A framed 19th-century monochrome portrait engraving depicting a full-length statue of John Hampden set within a cream mount and a slim gold-leaf wooden frame.
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A nineteenth-century portrait engraving is an artwork created by incising a portrait design onto a metal plate, usually copper or steel, which is then inked and pressed onto paper. During this era, engravings were the primary method for reproducing famous sculptures, paintings, and portraits of prominent historical figures for public distribution.

Traditional nineteenth-century prints were produced using heavy rag paper or woven paper printed with oil-based inks. Frames were typically crafted from softwood or hardwood finished with gesso and gold leaf gilding, protected behind plain float glass.

Authentic nineteenth-century prints feature a clear indented plate mark running around the perimeter of the image where the metal plate was pressed into the paper. Under magnification, the lines show distinct depth and crisp hand-engraved cross-hatching rather than modern dot-matrix printing patterns, often accompanied by age-related foxing or minor discolouration.

A monochrome classical portrait print in a gilt frame can be incorporated into a gallery wall alongside contemporary line drawings or hung as a focal point in a traditional study, home office, or hallway. The contrast between classical subject matter and clean modern furnishings provides visual balance.

To preserve an antique print, hang it away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and high humidity to prevent fading and paper warping. Ensure the artwork is mounted using acid-free matting board and conservation glass to prevent discolouration over time.
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