The Director Ron - Antique Etched Copper Printing Plate Portrait

The Director Ron is a large etching on copper. This a portrait of John Ward, beautifully engraved on to a copper printing plate.

the plate is inscribe with "Mr. John Ward, Hinckley,"  "Ætat 45. March 8, 1810." This suggests the engraving was made to commemorate his 45th birthday on that date

This piece was engraved and signed by J Basire

Reversed is stamped:
G Harris No 31, Shoe Lane, London

Plate dates 1809-1810

See a print example of another portrait by engraver J Basire click here

This unique plate is a excellent example of alternative portrait art to add to your collection.

Last photo is reversed

Dimensions

Height: 20cm Width: 17.5cm