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1936-733, Print
Mr. Alexander Pope
1936-733, Print

Mr. Alexander Pope

Date1717
Artist Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)
Artist/Maker John Smith (ca. 1652 - ca. 1742)
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint with line engraving
DimensionsPlate: H: 14" x W: 10 1/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1936-733
DescriptionLower margin reads: "M.r Alexander Pope AEt.s 28./ G. Kneller S.R.Imp. et Mag. Brit. Baronet.s Pinx. 1716./ J. Smith fec. et ex. 1717"
Label TextPortrait print of poet Alexander Pope. He wears a cap, but no hair showing. His dress is informal with an open collar and coat unbuttoned. He is standing by a table, holding upright on the table in open book. In the background can be seen a river and trees.