The Honorable Robert Boyle
Date1740
Designed and engraved by
George Vertue
After work by
J. Kerseboom
Publisher
John and Paul Knapton
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white line engraving and etching
DimensionsOH: 15" x OW: 9 3/4"
Credit LineGift of Mr. R. B. Dunwoody
Object number1930-646
DescriptionText around oval reads: "THE HON.ble ROBERT BOYLE."Lower margin reads: "Geo. Vertue del & Sculp.t 1739./ In the Collection of D.r Mead/ Impensis J & P. Knapton Londini 1740/ J. Kerseboom pinx.t"
Label TextThis is one of the portraits for the Kit Kat Club and was then included in volumes of Birch's "The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr Houbraken and by Mr Vertue" (London, 1743-1752) (compiling of portraits of famous people); these were sold in the Colonies.
ProvenanceNot known.
March 23, 1744
1737-1748