Portrait of Sir John Andrew Stevenson, (1762-1833), Composer

Engraver Edward Scriven , English, 1775-1841

After George Francis Joseph , British, 1764-1846

Title

Date1828

MediumLine and stipple

Dimensions

Sheet: 46.7 x 33 cm

Plate: 37.8 x 26.4 cm

Credit LinePurchased, 1901

Object numberNGI.11029

DescriptionSir John Andrew Stevenson is renowned for his symphonies and accompaniments
to Thomas Moore’s Irish Melodies, his glees and cathedral works. He was knighted in 1802. This image was used as the frontispiece to vol. III of Russell's 'Memoirs of Thomas Moore' (1853)
Inscriptionlower left: Painted by G.F. Joseph, RA;
lower centre: Sir John Stevenson, M.D., Published by J. Willis, Westmoreland St. Dublin, March 28, 1828
lower right: Engraved by Edward Scriven