{"product_id":"samuel-johnson-ll-d-thomas-cook","title":"Samuel Johnson, LL.D. - Thomas Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1787 engraving by Thomas Cook, depicting Samuel Johnson after a portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Thomas Cook depicts the lexicographer and man of letters, Samuel Johnson. The work is based on an original oil painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, which was held in the collection of Bennet Langton. Cook, a skilled engraver, captures the gravitas of the subject through precise line work and tonal variation. The portrait is presented within an oval frame, decorated with oak leaves, which rests upon a classical plinth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow the central portrait, two allegorical figures flank the pedestal. These figures, rendered in a classical style, contribute to the formal composition of the print. The inclusion of such motifs reflects the aesthetic conventions of late eighteenth-century British printmaking, where portraiture was frequently elevated through symbolic or architectural framing. The text at the base provides the publication details, noting that the print was issued by T. Longman in Paternoster Row on 23 March 1787.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Johnson is shown in a characteristic pose, his expression conveying a sense of intellectual weight. The engraving technique allows for a subtle modulation of light and shadow, particularly across the folds of his coat and the texture of his wig. This print serves as a record of the visual identity of one of the most significant figures in English literature, as interpreted by his contemporaries. The balance between the central portrait and the surrounding decorative elements creates a structured, formal appearance typical of the period. This piece is a fine example of the reproductive print culture that allowed the likenesses of public figures to circulate widely among the educated classes of the eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-chancellor-of-aguesseau-vincenzo-vangelisti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Chancellor of Aguesseau - Vincenzo Vangelisti — Vincenzo Vangelisti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portret-van-jean-dominique-compans-ambroise-tardieu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortret van Jean Dominique Compans - Ambroise Tardieu — Ambroise Tardieu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thomas Cook","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58698212770127,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58698301473103,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58698301505871,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58698301538639,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58698301571407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58698301604175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58698301636943,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58698301669711,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58698301702479,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58698301735247,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58698301768015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58698301800783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Samuel-Johnson-LL.D_Poster_CompositorV1_1788771878758.jpg?v=1788772567","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/samuel-johnson-ll-d-thomas-cook","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}