Etching with engraving, scratched letter proof, fine impression. 290 by 230mm. Trimmed to printed border, losing part of the engraver’s signature and publication line. A few small chips to left edge. [London, Sherwin, 1787.
Half-length portrait of William Dampier (1651-1715), explorer and pirate, holding a copy of his own account of his voyages.
The oil painting by Thomas Murray which this engraving is after was painted c.1697. It is currently held in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
