Engraving of John Hancock holding a quill pen in his right hand and turning the pages of a large book with his left hand. He is sitting with his legs crossed at a desk. The print is in an oval. The oval is decorated with a filagree border. Under the portrait is a small scene labeled; "Riots at Boston March 5th. 1770." commemorating the Boston Massacre. The scene is also marked; "J.Rogers SC." The bottom center of the print is marked with John Hancock's signature.
Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink
Subject Person or Organization
John Hancock
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
J. Rogers
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1834 - 1899
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
Small scene is labeled: "Riots at Boston March 5th.1770" and "J.Rogers SC."
The bottom center is marked with the signature of John Hancock.
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Width
6-3/4 in
Length
10 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 10 in. (17.1 x 25.4 cm)
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Small hole in each corner; brown splotches across surface. Ink is eating through paper. Bottom left corner is creased from being folded.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
John Hancock
Notes
Subject
Related Entries
Notes
MP.94.1601 - Portfolio - Part of set
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Livingston Bedroom