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Mezzotint Portrait of the Duke and Dutchess of Lauderdale by Robert Williams After Sir Peter Lely.
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Mezzotint Portrait of the Duke and Dutchess of Lauderdale by Robert Williams After Sir Peter Lely.

17th century
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MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF THE DUKE AND DUTCHESS OF LAUDERDALE BY ROBERT WILLIAMS AFTER SIR PETER LELY.

ine17th century double mezzotint portrait, depicting the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale three-quarter length and sitting; the Duchess on the left, wearing loose dress, and holding up veil at back of head; the Duke on the right, wearing wig, lace cravat, coat, sash, and star; trees and a mansion in the distance.

Date: 1680-83

 

Sheet Dimensions: 40cm x 32.5cm.

Framed Dimensions: 52cm x 44.5cm.

 

Price: £780

 

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Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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The Mezzotint Man has dated this Restoration Portrait Mezzotint Print to the 17th Century.

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SA1228239
Description
MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF THE DUKE AND DUTCHESS OF LAUDERDALE BY ROBERT WILLIAMS AFTER SIR PETER LELY.

ine17th century double mezzotint portrait, depicting the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale three-quarter length and sitting; the Duchess on the left, wearing loose dress, and holding up veil at back of head; the Duke on the right, wearing wig, lace cravat, coat, sash, and star; trees and a mansion in the distance.

Date: 1680-83

 

Sheet Dimensions: 40cm x 32.5cm.

Framed Dimensions: 52cm x 44.5cm.

 

Price: £780

 

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

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

The Mezzotint Man has dated this Restoration Portrait Mezzotint Print to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228239
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A monochrome 17th-century style mezzotint print depicting the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale seated in elaborate Restoration attire against a backdrop of foliage and classical architecture.
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Archive I A monochrome 17th-century style mezzotint print depicting the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale seated in elaborate Restoration attire against a backdrop of foliage and classical architecture.

Mezzotint Portrait of the Duke and Dutchess of Lauderdale by Robert Williams After Sir Peter Lely.

Archive II A monochrome 17th-century style mezzotint print depicting the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale seated in elaborate Restoration attire against a backdrop of foliage and classical architecture. View II
Archive III A monochrome 17th-century style mezzotint print depicting the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale seated in elaborate Restoration attire against a backdrop of foliage and classical architecture. View III
Archive IV A monochrome 17th-century style mezzotint print depicting the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale seated in elaborate Restoration attire against a backdrop of foliage and classical architecture. View IV
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A monochrome 17th-century style mezzotint print depicting the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale seated in elaborate Restoration attire against a backdrop of foliage and classical architecture.
MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF THE DUKE AND DUTCHESS OF LAUDERDALE BY ROBERT WILLIAMS AFTER SIR PETER LELY.
Ref: SA1228239
A monochrome 17th-century style mezzotint print depicting the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale seated in elaborate Restoration attire against a backdrop of foliage and classical architecture.
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A mezzotint is an intaglio printmaking technique developed in the 17th century that allowed artists to create soft tonal variations, light, and shadow without cross-hatching. During the Restoration era, it became the primary method for reproducing grand painted portraits for aristocratic collections and public dissemination.

Mezzotints were crafted using a copper plate roughened uniformly with a metal tool called a rocker. Ink was applied to the plate, scraped back in lighter areas, and transferred onto laid rag paper using an etching press.

Authentic period mezzotints feature visible indentation marks around the image border from the copper plate, rich velvety blacks, tonal gradients, and chain lines visible when holding the handmade paper up to light.

Display the print in a tailored dark wood or gilt frame within a gallery wall arrangement, or mount it independently above traditional cabinetry or library panelling to create a focal point.

Frame the artwork using acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass, avoiding placement in direct sunlight or environments prone to humidity fluctuations to prevent foxing and discolouration.
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