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NH 64137 John Paul Jones (1747-1792)

John Paul Jones (1747-1792)
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Title: John Paul Jones (1747-1792)
Caption: First known engraved portrait of John Paul Jones, "Sketched in the theatre in Amsterdam on Oct. 9, 1779." Although no engraver is noted, attribution is generally made to Simon Folcke of Amsterdam. The engraving is an illustration in De Vaderlandsche Historie in Themata, Vervattende, In Ene Tykelijke En Tevens Beknopt Orde, Etc., A. B. Saakes, Amsterdam, 1796.
Description: Courtesy of Mr. Frederick S. Hicks, Alexandria, VA.
Catalog #: NH 64137
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Artist: Simon Folcke
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Original Medium: BW Photo, Engraving
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