John Cother Webb after Turner - Early 20thC Mezzotint Dido Building Carthage

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Description

A fine mezzotint copy of the original masterpiece by William Turner. The artist has signed in graphite to the lower right corner and there is a Print Maker's Association blind stamp at the lower left corner. On wove.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. Heavy foxing down the right side of the wove.

Size

31.2 x 43cm (12.3" x 16.9")
Sheet: 42 x 52.6cm (16.5" x 20.7")

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Artist Biography

English engraver and mezzotint artist, born in Torquay in 1855 died in London 1927.
Called during his lifetime the "Doyen" of English mezzotinters, a student of Thomas Landseer, Webbs early works were on steel as engravings, but his preference was for copper and acid. All the plates were worked by himself from beginning to end. largely responsible for the promotion of the mezzotint as a desirable investment.

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SKU ql810
Artist John Cother Webb after Turner
Date 1920
Dimensions 31.2 x 43cm
Medium Mezzotint
Style Classical
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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