Webb, William “John Mytton, Esquire, Halston Salop ...”

William Webb. “John Mytton, Esquire, Halston Salop. From the original Picture in the possession of John Bishton Minor, Esqr. Astley House. To The Honourable [Mr] Kenyon Pradoe, Guardian of J.F.G. Mytton, Esqr. this Engraving of his Ward's late Father, is with kind permission respectfully Dedicated. By his most humble Servant, William Smith.”

London: Rudolph Ackermann, 1847. 18 1/4 x 23 5/8. Mezzotint and line engraving by William Giller (1805-ca 1868). Partial hand color.  Wide margins. Knothole stain in upper right corner of margin, not affecting image.  Very good condition.

William Webb (1780-1846) was a British painter specializing in equestrian and canine portraits with some nautical landscapes as well.