Key and backing to "The Melton Hunt Going to Draw the Ram's Head Cover" (Primary Title)
William Humphrys, Irish, active in America and England, 1794 - 1865 after Sir Francis Grant (Artist)
Printed in upper margin: Key Plate to the Picture of / THE MELTON HUNT / Engraved in the Finest style of Mezzotinto by W. Humphrys, / From the Original in the Collection of His Grace the Duke of Wellington, K.G.., Apsley House. / Painted by Francis Grant, Esq., S.A. Below key are two quotes about the original taken from the Art Union, one dated June 15, 1840. Printed at lower edge in center: Price to Subscribers: - Prints, 3l. 3s. Proofs, 5l. 5s. Proofs before Letters, 6l. 6s.
Paul Mellon Collection
Exhibited at Manchester City Art Galleries, Heaton Hall Bicentenary Exhibition, September 4, 1972- October 8, 1972
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