John Smith, the mezzotinter, 1652–1743, Britishafter unknown artist, ( J. Hirseman ) eighteenth century
Title:
Her Royal Highness Sophia Dorothea, Princess Royal of Prussia
Date:
1706
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 3/16 x 9 7/8in. (33.5 x 25.1cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on plate in lower center: "Her Royal Highness Sophia Dorothea, Princess Royal of Prussia, | Daughter to His Highness the Elector of Brunswick and Grand Daughter to | Her Royal Highness the Princess Sophia Electrice Dowager of Brunswick &c. | I. Hirseman pinx. I. Smith fec. 1706. Sold by I. Smith at ye Lyon & Crown in Russel Street Covent Garden"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection