Accession No

3519

Brief Description

portrait of John Adams by J.T. Smith, 1795.

Origin

London; England

Maker

Smith. J.T.

Class

prints

Earliest Date

1795

Latest Date

1795

Inscription Date

1-2-1795

Material

paper

Dimensions

height 223mm; breadth 173mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

‘Painted & Engrav’d, by J.T. Smith, Engraver of the Antiquities of Lndon and Environs.
Iohn Adams,*
of Edmonton;
Teacher of the Mathematics, Navigation, &c.
Born at Pondersend 1737/8. Aged 56.
To his numerous Pupils, both at sea & on land; to his extensive acquaintance, & particular friends, this Portrait is respectfully inscribed
by their obedient Servt.
*Vide, Trans. Soc. Arts. Vol. 4 p.202 J.T. Smith.
Pubd. Feb.1.1795 by N. Smith, Rembrandt’s Head, Gt. May’s Buildings, St. Martin’s Lane.’ (bottom)

Description Notes

Stipple engraving; black and white; portrait of John Adams with sextant, telescope and compass.

Condition good; complete.

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