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1807

Edwin, D., fl. 1807

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Samuel Johnson

One engraving of Samuel Johnson dated 1807. Seated portrait of Johnson. The engraving is based off of a painting in possession of James Boswell Esq.

GLC08878.0337

circa 1800

Edwin, D., fl. 1807

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Samuel Johnson

One undated engraving of Samuel Johnson. Bust portrait of Johnson surrounded by a frame of laurel leaves the portrait is above what looks like a casket featuring a mythological Greek scene.

GLC08878.0338

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