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Robert S. Marcuard after P. da Cortona - 19th Century Stipple Engraving Musick
Description
An allegorical depiction of 'Musick' resting her hand on the strings of a violin by Robert Samuel Marcuard (1758-c.1788) after Pietro da Cortona (c.1596-1669). Presented in a verre eglomise mount and a distressed gilt-effect wooden frame. Inscribed with the title and names of both artists at the lower edge of the mount. On silk.Condition
The engraving has slipped very slightly in the mount. There is some craquelure and some small patches of flaking to the verre eglomise. There are some scuffs and scratches to the frame.
Size
16.6 x 13.7cm (6.5" x 5.4")Framed Size: 38.7 x 33.7cm (15.2" x 13.3")
Artist Biography
Robert Samuel Marcuard (1758-c.1788) was a stipple engraver. He was a pupil of Bartolozzi, probably from 1773 to 1780. He then worked for other publishers in the 1780s. He was dead by February 1788 when his collection of drawings was sold.
| SKU | qw643 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Robert Samuel Marcuard (1758-c.1788) after Pietro da Cortona (c.1596-1669) |
| Date | 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 16.6 x 13.7cm |
| Medium | Engraving |
| Subject | Portrait |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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