Thomas Sydenham MD
by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780) after Peter Lely
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- Seller
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
1820. Copper-line engraving. 360mm by 230mm (platemark). Thomas Sydenham (1624-1689) was an English physician. He was the author of Observationes Medicae which became a standard textbook of medicine for two centuries so that he became known as 'The English Hippocrates'. From Houbraken's series of portrait engravings set within elaborate cartouches titled 'The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain'. They were published by Knapton originally C1740, this impression is c1820. Jacobus Houbraken was a Dutch line engraver who is known best for this series of portraits. Some foxing spots in left hand margin.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Sebra Prints (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2869
- Title
- Thomas Sydenham MD
- Author
- Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780) after Peter Lely
- Format/Binding
- Copper-line engraving
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1820
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About the Seller
Sebra Prints
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria
About Sebra Prints
Sebra Prints opened in August 2003 out of a passion for antique prints, and a desire to offer good quality, original prints, across a wide range of topics. We specialise in antique engravings and lithographs from 17th,18th and 19th centuries as well as some early 20th century works. We cover a huge range of styles, artists and subject matter.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.