Samuel William Reynolds

Reverend Lawrence Sterne

Samuel William Reynolds's portrait of "Reverend Lawrence Sterne" is an original mezzotint engraving created in 1836. This original impression is printed upon early nineteenth century wove paper and with wide, full margins and bears the title and full address of the the British publisher, 'Hodgson, Boys & Graves, Pall Mall' along the lower margin.

Lawrence Sterne 'Laurence Sterne' was born at Colnmel in 1713 and died in London in 1768. He began his epic volumes of "Tristram Shandy" in 1759 and published his final and ninth volume under that title in 1767. Sterne was also the author of "Sentimental Journey" (1768).

Original Mezzotint Engraving by the British artist, Samuel William Reynolds.

Reverend Lawrence Sterne

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Samuel William Reynolds (London, 1773 - Bayswater, 1835)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Info	-
01.-		His Royal Highness, Frederick Duke of York by Samuel William Reynolds designed by Sir Joshua Reynolds.	Original Mezzotint	1835	Published by Hodgson, Boys & Graves, Pall Mall
02.-		Reverend Lawrence Sterne by Samuel William Reynolds	Original Mezzotint	c. 1900	Published by Hodgson, Boys & Graves, Pall Mall	Sold
03.-		The Honourable John Clerk, Lord Eldin by Samuel William Reynolds	Original Mezzotint	c. 1810	Working Proof Impression	Sold
04.-		Ugolino by Samuel William Reynolds designed by Sir Joshua Reynolds.	Original Mezzotint	1834	Published by Hodgson, Boys & Graves, Pall Mall

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Title:	Reverend Lawrence Sterne
Artist:	Reynolds, Samuel William (London, 1773 - Bayswater, 1835)
Date:	1836
Medium:	Original Mezzotint Engraving
Publisher:	Hodgson, Boys & Graves, Pall Mall
Note:	Samuel William Reynolds: One of England's greatest early nineteenth century mezzotint engravers, Samuel William Reynolds studied art in London under H. Hodges and John Raphael Smith. Reynolds's first important engraved portrait (a study of George III when still Prince of Wales) bears the date of 1794. He began exhibiting his engravings at the Royal Academy in 1797 and continued to show his work there until his death in 1835. S. W.Reynolds's mezzotints were also greatly admired by the French and the artist exhibited at the Paris Salons from 1810.
	Altogether Samuel William Reynolds mezzotinted nearly three hundred and fifty outstanding portraits. Among his many fine works are portrayals of George III, The Countess of Oxford, the Duchess of Bedford, William Pitt, Napoleon, Thomas Campbell, Laurence Sterne, the Duke of York and David Garrick. During his career S. W. Reynolds often collaborated with the great painter, Sir Joshua Reynolds.
	S. W. Reynolds was appointed "Mezzotint Engraver to King George III". He was also offered a knighthood for his art but for an unknown reason, turned it down. As well as creating many great portraits, Samuel William Reynolds was also an influential teacher and among his finest students were David Lucas, Samuel Cousins and Georges Maile.
	Lawrence (Laurence) Sterne was born at Colnmel in 1713 and died in London in 1768. He began his epic volumes of Tristram Shandy in 1759 and published his final and ninth volume under that title in 1767. He was also the author of Sentimental Journey (1768). A self-confessed seeker of life's pleasures and in particular, "small, quiet attentions to various ladies", Sterne's novels drew the moral ire of such fellow authors as Richardson, Goldsmith, Walpole and Dr. Johnson.
Size:	9 1/8 X 6 7/8 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Printed on early nineteenth century wove paper and with wide, full margins. Bearing the title and full address of the publisher along the lower margin. Containing very slight scuffing else a fine, early impression and in good condition throughout. Reverend Lawrence Sterne represents a prime example of the famous mezzotint art of Samuel William Reynolds.
Price:	Sold - The price is no longer available.
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