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Thomas Newton, Bishop of Bristol. Three-Quarter length, holding mortar board, St Paul's in background, curtain behind by Thomas Watson.
After SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS [1723-1792].

Mezzotint, proof before title,

Thomas Newton [1704-1782] Bishop of Bristol was a noted collector of books and pictures. He tried to secure a proposal whereby Joshua Reynolds and other painters would decorate St Paul's Cathedral at their own expense.

Mezzotint, proof before title,

Thomas Newton [1704-1782] Bishop of Bristol was a noted collector of books and pictures. He tried to secure a proposal whereby Joshua Reynolds and other painters would decorate St Paul's Cathedral at their own expense.

Condition trimmed to platemark, fraying and small pieces missing near imprint,
Publication Published by T. Watson, 1 May 1775. 18in x 13in. From the collection Dr. J. O. P. Edgcumbe Collection, a descendant of the Reynolds family.
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  • Product Code: RGW19007
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £50.00