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circa 1800

Pease, J.I., fl. 1800

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Samuel Johnson

One undated engraving of Samuel Johnson. Bust portrait of Johnson surrounded by a frame of flowers and grasses. Based on a portrait by Joshua Reynolds.

GLC08878.0339

circa 1800

Pease, J.I., fl. 1800

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Samuel Johnson

One undated engraving of Samuel Johnson. Seated portrait of Johnson. The engraving notes that it was painted by Alonzo Chappel but further identifies it as based on a painting by Joshua Reynolds.

GLC08878.0340

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