The Reverend William Percey.

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• ARTIST: JOHN RUSSELL

• PUBLISHER: Carington Bowles, London.

• MEDIUM: Mezzotint;

  DATE: 1774

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 7/8 x 9 7/8" (35 x 25 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: This mezzotint, created by Richard Houston in 1774 after a painting by John Russell, depicts Reverend William Piercy (also spelled Percey) in a dignified three-quarter length portrait. Piercy, a notable figure as Chaplain to the Countess of Huntingdon and President of Georgia College in North America, is shown with one arm raised, holding a Bible, symbolizing his religious role. Behind him, a dramatic backdrop of clouds and city rooftops adds depth and context to the scene. <br><br> The piece was published in London by Carington Bowles, a prominent publisher trained by his father, John Bowles. Carington inherited the family business and later operated independently, contributing significantly to 18th-century English print publishing. The piece, printed on laid paper, reflects both Piercy’s esteemed position and the skillful craftsmanship of its creators, Russell and Houston.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 15.5 x 18.5 inch archival mylar and backed with archival quality mat board for safe handling.

• CONDITION: Overall in good condition. Trimmed to image top and sides, lacks lower publication line. Some folding and scratch marks in the image. None too distracting.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Portraits