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Thomas Gauguin (1756-1831) - Framed Stipple Engraving The Bird Catcher
Description
A wonderful 19th century stipple engraving by Thomas Gauguin (1756-1831) after Joseph Barney (1753-1832). The print depicts a young boy sat on the ground, baiting a bird trap with grain. The bird he is after can be seen in the top of the tree, staring back at the boy. The print has been carefully finished with beautiful hand colouring and presented in a distressed white frame. Unsigned. On paper.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration to the print and wear to the white coloured frame.
Size
28.1 x 33.7cm (11.1" x 13.3")Framed Size: 33.3 x 39.6cm (13.1" x 15.6")
Artist Biography
Thomas Gauguin was born at Abbeville in France in 1756, and moved to England with his family while still young. He studied engraving under Richard Houston. He began his artistic career as a painter, and exhibited in 1778 at the Royal Academy, showing A Moravian Peasant, The Shepherdess of the Alps, and a portrait. He continued to exhibit there up to 1782.
From 1780 he devoted himself principally to engraving, using the stipple method, and engraving some of his own designs. Gauguin ranks among the best stipple-engravers of the period, and produced a large number of engravings.
| SKU | rt799 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Thomas Gaugain (1756-1831) |
| Date | Early 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 28.1 x 33.7cm |
| Medium | Engraving |
| Subject | Genre Scene |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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