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John Faber the Elder, artist
English, 1660 - 1721
Portrait of Johann Caspar, Count Bothmer, ambassador to England, 1717
Mezzotint
34.9 x 24.6 cm (image)
Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts 1963.30.30141

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Artist Biography: Dutch artist, originally known for drawing portraits and miniaturist painting. He moved to London, with is son, and opened a print shop associated with engraving portraits of notable figures from the colleges at Oxford. His son's work is considered far superior.~c. 1660, the Hague - 1721, Bristol.~~ Checked in J.C. Smith, British Mezzotint Protraits~~Reference: The Mezzotint, Carol Wax~Mezzotints, Cyril Davenport~