1796 Antique print; The Fleecy Charge after George Morland / Moreland

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) large antique print 'The Fleecy Charge.' Offered with early hand colour. A view of the interior of a barn in winter, with sheep on the right and a man carrying in a bundle of hay, talking to another who stands by the doorway, holding a hay-fork with a dog at his feet. Lettered below the image with the title, verses: 'Now Shepherds; to your helpless charge be kind ...', 'Vide Thomson's Winter'. Below that 'From an original picture in the collection of Mr Benjn Babbage to whom this plate is dedicated by his humble servt Thos Macklin.' DATE PRINTED: 1796 or shortly afterwards.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 47.5 x 40 cm , 18.75 x 15.75 inches (large) plus margins with a blank back. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by George Shepheard (1770-1842) from a painting by George Morland. George Morland (26 June 1763 in London – 29 October 1804 in Brighton) was an English painter. His early work was influenced by Francis Wheatley but after the 1790s he came into his own style. His best compositions focus on rustic scenes: farms and hunting; smugglers and gypsies; and rich, textured landscapes informed by Dutch Golden Age painting. PROVENANCE: Published by Thomas Palser , Surrey side Westminster Bridge (in business 1789-1843). Thomas Macklin was in business c.1752/3-1800.TYPE: Antique mezzotint with etching, printed in brown, with hand colour.VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. Small split without loss top right corner to edge of image.AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: . Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 114.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-11-22T07:36:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20.15 GBP