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Mezzotint Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton Countess De Gramont - By James Macardell After Sir Peter Lely.
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Mezzotint Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton Countess De Gramont - By James Macardell After Sir Peter Lely.

18th century
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ELIZABETH HAMILTON COUNTESS DE GRAMONT - BY JAMES MACARDELL AFTER SIR PETER LELY.

Mezzotint of Elizabeth Hamilton Countess De Gramont (1641-1708) three-quarter length seated beneath a tree, petting a lamb and in the background, an extensive landscape.

Courtier to Charles II (q.v.), called 'La Belle Hamilton'; married Philibert, Count de Gramont, probably in 1663.

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Worldwide shipping available.

Minor pin pricks within the image, displays very well.

Sheet: 35.2cm x 25.6cm.

Framed: 50cm x 40cm.

Price: £520

All list prices include UK mainland delivery. For other territories please ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

The Mezzotint Man has dated this Framed Mezzotint Portrait Print to the 1700s.

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ELIZABETH HAMILTON COUNTESS DE GRAMONT - BY JAMES MACARDELL AFTER SIR PETER LELY.
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Mezzotint of Elizabeth Hamilton Countess De Gramont (1641-1708) three-quarter length seated beneath a tree, petting a lamb and in the background, an extensive landscape.
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fig 1. A framed monochrome mezzotint print portraying Elizabeth Hamilton seated outdoors with a lamb, presented in a dark wooden frame with a pale mount.
fig 1. Mezzotint Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton Countess De Gramont - By James Macardell After Sir Peter Lely.

Courtier to Charles II (q.v.), called 'La Belle Hamilton'; married Philibert, Count de Gramont, probably in 1663.

Higher resolution images upon request.

Worldwide shipping available.

Minor pin pricks within the image, displays very well.

fig 2. A framed monochrome mezzotint print portraying Elizabeth Hamilton seated outdoors with a lamb, presented in a dark wooden frame with a pale mount.
fig 2. Mezzotint Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton Countess De Gramont - By James Macardell After Sir Peter Lely.

Sheet: 35.2cm x 25.6cm.

Framed: 50cm x 40cm.

Price: £520

All list prices include UK mainland delivery. For other territories please ask.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

The Mezzotint Man has dated this Framed Mezzotint Portrait Print to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227731
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Archive I A framed monochrome mezzotint print portraying Elizabeth Hamilton seated outdoors with a lamb, presented in a dark wooden frame with a pale mount.

Mezzotint Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton Countess De Gramont - By James Macardell After Sir Peter Lely.

Archive II A framed monochrome mezzotint print portraying Elizabeth Hamilton seated outdoors with a lamb, presented in a dark wooden frame with a pale mount. View II
Archive III A framed monochrome mezzotint print portraying Elizabeth Hamilton seated outdoors with a lamb, presented in a dark wooden frame with a pale mount. View III
Archive IV A framed monochrome mezzotint print portraying Elizabeth Hamilton seated outdoors with a lamb, presented in a dark wooden frame with a pale mount. View IV
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A framed monochrome mezzotint print portraying Elizabeth Hamilton seated outdoors with a lamb, presented in a dark wooden frame with a pale mount.
MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF ELIZABETH HAMILTON COUNTESS DE GRAMONT - BY JAMES MACARDELL AFTER SIR PETER LELY.
Ref: SA1227731
A framed monochrome mezzotint print portraying Elizabeth Hamilton seated outdoors with a lamb, presented in a dark wooden frame with a pale mount.
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FAQs

A mezzotint is an engraving technique created by roughening a copper plate with a metal tool called a rocker to produce tonal gradients, light effects, and soft shading without traditional cross-hatching lines.

Mezzotints from this era were printed using oil-based inks applied to hand-pulled copper plates onto handmade rag paper, often later mounted and framed under glass for protection.

Authentic mezzotints feature a distinct indented plate mark around the image area, soft velvety shadows with no pixelation, period plate inscriptions at the base, and characteristic age toning on the paper substrate.

A monochrome framed portrait can be displayed above a sideboard, arranged as part of a gallery wall alongside contemporary line drawings, or hung against dark backdrop walls to accent historical contrast.

Keep paper prints away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent foxing and fading, and ensure framing incorporates UV-protective glass and acid-free archival mounting materials.
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