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William SharpRichard Reynolds, Society of Friends: 19th C. Engraved Portrait by Wm. Sharp1817
1817
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This is an early 19th century engraved portrait of the industrialist and philanthropist Richard Reynolds by William Sharp after William Hobday. It was published in London by Rudolph Ackerman in 1817. The print is entitled "Richard Reynolds of the Society of Friends, Late of Bristol". This three-quarter length portrait of Reynolds depicts him seated, directed to right, looking towards the viewer. He is holding an open book, wearing a plain suit. A curtain in the background is pulled to the left, revealing bookshelves. Some of the books are labelled 'Addison & Watts' 'Kempis & Fenelon' 'Milton & Cowley' etc. The inscription above the portrait reads: "When the eye saw him it blessed him". The lettering below the image reads: "Richard Reynolds of the Society of Friends, Late of Bristol; Whose Life and Fortune were devoted to the Glory of God by relieving the humble in Distress.', This plate is dedicated by Permission to his Royal Highness, the Prince Regent by his most devoted very humble servant William Hobday."
This engraving is printed on thick paper. The sheet measures 16" high and 12" wide. It is adhered to an archival backing in the upper left corner. There is mild discoloration and toning in the margins, but it does not involve the image.
Richard Reynolds (1735-1816) was a prominent member of the Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, in the 18th and 19th centuries. He was born into a wealthy family in Bristol, England, and inherited a successful copper smelting, iron manufacturing business from his father. Despite his privileged upbringing, Reynolds was known for his deep concern for the poor and his commitment to social justice. He used his wealth and influence to support a range of philanthropic causes, including the abolition of slavery, the improvement of working conditions for miners and factory workers, and the provision of education for the poor. Reynolds was also a prominent supporter of the Quaker movement, and he played an important role in the establishment of the Society's first school in Bristol. He was a vocal advocate for the Quaker belief in nonviolence and was involved in the formation of the Society's Peace Committee. In addition to his philanthropic work, Reynolds was an active member of the Society of Friends and Reynolds served as an elder and a clerk for the Society of Friends. He was also a prolific writer and speaker, and his writings on social justice and Quaker principles were widely read and respected. Richard Reynolds is remembered as a model of Quaker values and as a tireless champion of social justice and equality. His legacy continues to inspire Quakers and others committed to creating a more just and equitable society.
William Armfield Hobday (1771-1831) was an English artist and engraver. He was born in London and studied at the Royal Academy, where he won a silver medal for drawing in 1792. Hobday became known for his skillful engraving work, producing prints of landscapes, portraits, and book illustrations. Hobday worked for several prominent publishers, including John Boydell and Rudolph Ackermann. He was also an active member of the Royal Society of Arts and exhibited his work at the Royal Academy. In addition to his engraving work, Hobday was a talented painter and produced several oil paintings during his career. He was particularly known for his portraits, which included depictions of King George III and members of the royal family.
William Sharp (1749-1824) was an English engraver and printmaker known for his exceptional technical skill and ability to reproduce intricate designs with precision. Born in London, Sharp began his career as an apprentice to an engraver, and went on to become one of the most renowned engravers of his time. Sharp's work included portraits of famous figures such as George Washington, John Milton, and William Shakespeare, as well as illustrations for books and magazines. He was particularly skilled at reproducing the work of other artists, including William Hogarth and Joshua Reynolds, and his engravings were highly sought after by collectors.
In addition to his technical prowess, Sharp was also a proponent of political and social reform, and was involved in several radical movements of his time. He was a supporter of the French Revolution, and his political views were reflected in his engravings, which often featured images of popular uprisings and revolutionary figures. Despite his success as an engraver, Sharp struggled financially throughout his life and was forced to take on numerous commissions to support himself and his family. He died in poverty in 1824, but his legacy as one of the greatest engravers of his era lives on through his impressive body of work.
- Creator:William Sharp (1900 - 1961)
- Creation Year:1817
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Alamo, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: # 5211stDibs: LU1173211741542
William Sharp
William Sharp was born on June 13, 1900, in Lemberg, Austria, where he attended college and the Academy for Arts and Industry. He later studied in Kraków, Poland, Berlin and Munich. Sharp began his career as a designer of stained-glass windows and as a painter of murals. He served in the German army during World War I. After the war, he became a newspaper artist in Berlin and a well-known etcher. Sharp drew political cartoons that were bitterly critical of the growing Nazi movement. As the influence of National Socialism intensified, he began to contribute drawings, under a pseudonym, to publications that were hostile to Hitler. After Hitler assumed power, Sharp was confronted with these drawings and told that he would be sent to a concentration camp. However, in 1934, he escaped to the United States. His first newspaper assignment in America was making courtroom sketches for The New York Mirror at the trial of Bruno R. Hauptmann for the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. As a staff artist at Esquire, where he continued to produce political cartoons, Sharp also illustrated stories by Ernest Hemingway and Thomas Mann. He was a longtime contributor to The New York Times magazine and also worked for LIFE magazine, Collier's magazine, Coronet and The New York Post. Sharp also did book illustrations for several leading publishers, with Dickens’s, The Old Curiosity Shop for Heritage Press being his first assignment. He illustrated several books for limited editions, including The Diary of Samuel Pepys in 10 volumes. Sharp published several portfolios of etchings and lithographs about the legal and medical professions. Sharp's precisionist work is represented in many museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Queens Museum, the Library of Congress, the Carnegie Institute and the New York Public Library. William Sharp died in New York City on April 1, 1961.
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