Third Bookplate of the Earl of Aylesford

Heneage Finch, 4th Earl of Aylesford

1777 of after · Etching · Drawings and Prints

Heneage Finch, 4th earl of Aylesford was an accomplished etcher who admired Piranesi and Rembrandt. After succeeding to the title in 1777, the earl designed and etched bookplates for his own use, with this being an example of the third design out of four that he produced over time. Packington Hall, mentioned in the text below, was the family seat, and the new owner's dedication to learning and classical tradition is suggested by the books, ink-wells, quill pens, and substantial fluted column.

Artist

Heneage Finch, 4th Earl of Aylesford

Date

1777 of after

Medium

Etching

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Gift of Dr. Marilyn Jenkins-Madina, in loving memory of her husband, Professor Maan Z. Madina, 2016