QUEEN ANNE

Original 1832 9 1/8 inch x 6 3/4 inch etching and engraving titled QUEEN ANNE

Portrait of Queen Anne, three quarter length,one hand to her chest, where the badge of the Garter hangs; also wearing ermine-trimmed robe and Star of the Garter; from the picture at Petworth; late issue, in ornamental border; illustration to Lodge’s ‘Portraits’ (8vo edition, London 1821-34).

Engraved by John Cochran (active 1821 – 1865). John Cochran was a Scottish portrait miniaturist, a stipple and line engraver and a painter of watercolours. Cochran exhibited his portraits at the Royal Academy between 1821 and 1823, and at the Suffolk Street Gallery from 1821 to 1827.

After Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646 – 1723). German-born painter who settled in England and became the leading portraitist there in the late 17th century and early 18th century.

Published by John Tallis & Company, London & New York

Lettering under title: “OB. 1658. / From the original by Kneller in the collection of / The Rt Honrble the Earl of Egremont.’

Image size 4 7/8 inch x 3 7/8 inch

The engraving is in good condition with a light stain at the upper left border corner and slight age related toning. Reverse side blank.