Accession No

3552

Brief Description

black and white engraving of Abraham Sharp

Origin

Maker

Vertue. G.

Class

prints; mathematics

Earliest Date

1744

Latest Date

1744

Inscription Date

1744

Material

paper

Dimensions

h 321 mm w 201 mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

ABRAHAMVS SHARP MATHEMATICVS INSIGNIS OBIT XV KAL. AVG.A.DOM.MDCCXLII AETAT. XCI. (around portrait)3
G. Vertue Sculp. 1744 (bottom right)

Description Notes

Mounted b/w engraving showing head and shoulders of Abrahamus Sharp (1651-1742), assistant to Flamsteed. Mathematical instruments and crest are in foreground. Good condition. Complete.

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