We use cookies to make your experience better. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Learn more about our cookies policy.
Early 19th Century Mezzotint - Feeding the Pigs
Sold
SKU:
qw657
The Sulis Promise
Certificate of Authenticity · 30 Day Returns · Safe Arrival Guarantee
Read more
Description
A mezzotint with hand colouring depicting a woman feeding three pigs some cabbage leaves from her apron, in the manner of George Morland (1763-1804). A donkey looks on from the right of the composition while a child and dog with a sly expression wait behind the woman. Presented in a verre eglomise mount and a black lacquer and gilt-effect Hogarth-style frame. Unsigned. On wove.Condition
There is some discolouration and the engraving has slipped in the mount, exposing the upper-left edge. There are some chips and scuffs to the frame and some areas of flaking to the verre eglomise.
Size
38.9 x 50.3cm (15.3" x 19.8")Framed Size: 56.8 x 68.1cm (22.4" x 26.8")
| SKU | qw657 |
|---|---|
| Date | Early 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 38.9 x 50.3cm |
| Medium | Mezzotint |
| Subject | Genre Scene |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
Delivery prices for this item are as follows
Remember - we combine shipping costs for multiple purchases automatically so go through to checkout for the final price.