Portret van schrijver John Hawkesworth 1806

This engraving by Natale Schiavoni, created in 1806, portrays John Hawkesworth, a prominent English writer and editor of the 18th century. Hawkesworth is depicted in a seated pose, holding a cane, and wearing a coat and waistcoat. The engraving is framed with a decorative border and includes Hawkesworth’s name at the bottom, creating a formal and dignified representation of the subject. The small size of the print suggests it may have been intended for personal use or for inclusion in a collection of portraits.