16 May 1817

A mezzotint by Samuel William Reynolds (1773–1835) of a portrait of Thomas Girtin by John Opie (1761–1807) is published by John Girtin (1773–1821) (see print after TG1929).

Lettered below image with production details: 'Painted by John Opie Esq^r. R.A. / Engraved by S.W. Reynolds. / London: Pub^d. May 16. 1817, by J. Girtin, Engraver, Printer &c N^o.25 Old Compton Street, 3 doors from Princes Street, Soho.', and 'Portrait of the late extraordinary Artist, / Thomas Girtin, / Natus Feb. 18. 1775 Obit Nov. 9. 1802.', and a dedication 'To Sir George Beaumont Bar^t / One of his earliest Patrons. This print is with permission respectfully dedicated by his very obliged & grateful Serv^t. JOHN GIRTIN. / J. Girtin in the recent fire in Broad Str^t. having lost all his property, excepting some prints &c which with this portrait of his late Brother, he respectfully offers to a liberal Public.' 
Lettered on coats of arms with the family motto: 'Erectus Non Elatus' (Proud but not Arrogant). The name 'Thomas Girtin' shaded with horizontal lines within and outside the letters, and 'John Girtin' shaded with vertical lines within the letters.

1817

A proof of Caernarvon Castle, North Wales (see print after TG1309), engraved by William Bernard Cooke (1778–1855) ‘From a Drawing in the Possession of H. Edridge’ (TG1309) is dated 1817, but it will not be published until 1821 (British Museum, London (1873,1213.756)).

1800 - 1805

Portrait of Thomas Girtin

TG1929

1798 - 1799

The Eagle Tower, Caernarfon Castle

TG1309

1798 - 1799

The Eagle Tower, Caernarfon Castle

TG1309