Antique Portrait Print-Lord John Wodehouse-Liberal Politician-Pound-Watkins-1860

Price: € 67,50

Subject: Antique Portrait Print, untitled. A portrait of Lord John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley (1826–1902), a prominent British Liberal politician. He is known for holding various high-ranking positions in every Liberal administration from 1852 to 1895, including Secretary of State for the Colonies and Foreign Secretary. He was also involved in significant historical events, such as the granting of responsible government to Cape Colony and the annexation of British Columbia to Canada during his time as Colonial Secretary.

Condition: Good, given age. Ample margins, some foxing and waterstaining lower left. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Medium: Engraving on wove paper.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 27.7 x 40 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 10.9 x 15.7 inch.

Part Number: 76611

Location: MAN-A22-38

Description: From the set "The Drawing-room Portrait Gallery of Eminent Personages". A portrait of Lord John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley (1826–1902), a prominent British Liberal politician. He is known for holding various high-ranking positions in every Liberal administration from 1852 to 1895, including Secretary of State for the Colonies and Foreign Secretary. He was also involved in significant historical events, such as the granting of responsible government to Cape Colony and the annexation of British Columbia to Canada during his time as Colonial Secretary.

Artists and engravers:Made by Daniel John Pound after John & Charles Watkins. Daniel John Pound (+1894) specialised in engraving after photographs. John & Charles Watkins were active between 1840 and 1875.