George Simon Harcourt, Viscount Nuneham

1 printing plate : copper ; 33 x 22.4 cm.

Reverse Detail

Green, Valentine, 1739-1813

George Simon Harcourt, Viscount Nuneham.

Published: [London] : Publish’d as the act directs May 2, 1776 by W. Shropshire, New Bond Street, [1776]

Object 776.05.02.01

A portrait of George Simon Harcourt while still Viscount, nearly in profile looking to the right. This copper plate was originally executed by V. Green in 1772 for an edition published by him. The plate has been altered for a second edition by Shropshire. 1 printing plate : copper ; 33 x 22.4 cm.

1 printing plate : copper ; 33 x 22.4 cm.

1 printing plate : copper ; 33 x 22.4 cm.

Subjects (Library of Congress): Harcourt, George Simon Harcourt, Earl, 1736-1809–Portraits; Printing industry.

Lewis Walpole Library new acquisition: December, 2009

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