A fine hand coloured aquatint showing a finely dressed golfer and his caddy on the old Blackheath course. The original piece was based on a painting by Lemuel Francis Abbott and was issued by Valentine Green as a Mezzotint print, circa 1790. It is one of the first golf portraits ever published, and the Blackheath golf course depicted in the print was a primitive five-to-seven-hole course. The subject of the painting is William Innes, a member of the Royal Blackheath Golfers and local merchant.
The publisher's details and dedication are inscribed in plate at the lower edge. The artwork is presented in a simple black frame.
On wove.The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is a slight crease across the upper left quadrant. The original plate lines are in tact.
37.1 x 27.2cm (14.6" x 10.7")Framed Size: 58.7 x 42.2cm (23.1" x 16.6")
| SKU | qt011 |
|---|---|
| Artist | V. Green after L. Abbott |
| Date | 1790 |
| Dimensions | 37.1 x 27.2cm |
| Medium | Aquatint |
| Subject | Portrait |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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