GEORGE ABBOT, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY 1832 William Henry Mote ANTIQUE ENGRAVING

Original 1832 9 1/2 inch x 6 7/8 inch etching and engraving titled GEORGE ABBOT, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY
Portrait of George Abbot, three-quarter-length, slightly turned to the right, one hand holding a book and the other leaning on a staff, dressed in a chimere over his rochet, a Canterbury cap on his head with a ruff about his neck, books on the table to the right and drapery beyond. Illustration to Lodge's 'Portraits' (8vo edition, London 1821-34.

Print by William Henry Mote (1803 - 1871). He was an English stipple and line engraver, primarily known for his portraits. He produced etchings for reference books, as well as original etchings. Mote became a member of the Royal Academy in his twenties and his portraits hang in the National Portrait Gallery, London..
Published by John Tallis & Company, London & New York.
Lettering under title: “OB. 1633. / From the original in the collection of / The Right Hon’ble the Earl of Verulam.’

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

The engraving is in very good condition with slight age related toning and a soft fold just below the image. Reverse side blank.