John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterford

William Shakespeare|John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterbury|James Parker

1793 · Etching and stipple engraving · Drawings and Prints

Valiant service as an English general during the reign of King Henry VI led John Talbot to become known as “Terror of the French” and “English Achilles.” Derived from a painted portrait at Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire this print was created for "Shakespeare Illustrated by an Assemblage of Portraits and Views," published by Edward and Silveser Harding between 1789 and 1793. As a second son, the sitter was born plain John Talbot, but accrued titles through two wives, a cousin, and infant niece, referenced here in the heraldic devices on his mantle.

Artist

William Shakespeare|John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and 1st Earl of Waterbury|James Parker

Date

1793

Medium

Etching and stipple engraving

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917