Physical Qualities
Etching and stipple engraving, Sheet: 285 × 206 mm. (11 1/4 × 8 1/8 in.)
Image: 241 × 196 mm. (9 1/2 × 7 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.2913
James Asperne (1757-1820), Bookseller and proprietor of the 'European Magazine'.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore, purchased 1885 (Lugt supp. 2435b); James L. Claghorn, Philadelphia (Lugt supp. 555c)
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: LL in plate, below image: 'Painted by S. Drummond A.R.A.'; LR in plate, below image: 'Engraved by T. Blood.'; BC in plate: 'M.r James Asperne / Bookseller, Cornhill, / Past Master of the FOUNDATION LODGE N.o 96 And S.t Peter's N.o 249 / P.S.D. of the LODGE OF ANTIQUITY N.o 1 And Grand Steward for 1814'; LR in plate: 'Proo[cut off]'; BR Corner (graphite, in diamond): '3060'. VERSO: UC (graphite): 'x'; BL (graphite): 'LB vol1-No3. P383'.
Markings: CM: Claghorn stamp in red
