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Pierre-François Basan and Hans Holbein The Younger

Portrait of Edward VI

1749-1796

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Portrait of Edward VI

1749-1796

Physical Qualities Engraving on laid paper mounted down to laid paper, 140 × 100 mm. (5 1/2 × 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.4424

Inscribed: Recto: in plate: left of portrait: "Holbein Pinx"; right of portrait: "Basan Sculp"; below portrait: "Edouard VI / Roy d'Angleterre / Ne le 12 8bre 1537 Mort le 6 Juillet 1553"

Markings: CM: Claghorn

Engraver

Pierre-François Basan

1722–1796

French, 1723-1797
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Artist

Hans Holbein The Younger

1496–1542

German, 1497-1543
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