Portrait of William Pearce
Date
1821
Sitter
William Pearce (1744 - 1820) , Clergyman
Creator
Henry Hoppner Meyer (1782 - 1847, British) , Engraver
After
Thomas Kirkby (1775 - 1847, British) , Painter
Object type
Image reference
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 95mm
width (print): 80mm
width (print): 80mm
Description
Half-length portrait of William Pearce turned slightly towards his right, he is shown in a dark open coat, a clerical collar and a short wig. A coat of arms is presented below the portrait.
Inscribed below: ‘Kirkby pinxt. 1806.’ ‘H. Meyer sculpt. 1821.’ ‘William Pearce, / DEAN OF ELY, &c. &c. / NAT. DEC. 3, 1744. OB. NOV. 14, 1820.’ ‘Published June 7, 1821, by T. Cadell in the Strand, London.’
William Pearce (1744-1820), British clergyman, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1788.
Inscribed below: ‘Kirkby pinxt. 1806.’ ‘H. Meyer sculpt. 1821.’ ‘William Pearce, / DEAN OF ELY, &c. &c. / NAT. DEC. 3, 1744. OB. NOV. 14, 1820.’ ‘Published June 7, 1821, by T. Cadell in the Strand, London.’
William Pearce (1744-1820), British clergyman, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1788.