Description
18th Century Portrait Engraving – Sir William Walworth – by Richard Godfrey
This etching–engraving is a portrait of Sir WilliamWalworth (d. 1385), who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1374–75 and 1380–81.He is most famous for suppressing the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381 and killing itsleader, Wat Tyler. This act may explain why, in this portrait, Walworth isdepicted holding a dagger.
The engraving was produced in 1784 by Richard BernardGodfrey (1728–1795), a British painter and printmaker. One impression of thisprint is held in the National Portrait Gallery, and another later state is inthe British Museum.
Print Details
• Image Size: 7.75 × 4.75 in • Sheet Size: 10.5 × 7.5 in • Technique: Etching and engraving • Paper: Wove paper • Condition: Good – glued to a mat board; minor coloration; unframed
Inscriptions
• Below image: Sr William Walworth kn / Engraved from the original picture in theCollection of Richard Bull Esq / Pubd Novr 1 1784 by Richard Godfrey No 120Long Acre
Disclaimer
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this artwork to the best of my ability. However, it is soldas is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
