Lot 2 | ANTIQUE ENGLISH HISTORICAL ENGRAVING BY FRANCIS WHEATLEY

ANTIQUE ENGLISH HISTORICAL ENGRAVING BY FRANCIS WHEATLEY PIC-

Lot 0002: ANTIQUE ENGLISH HISTORICAL ENGRAVING BY FRANCIS WHEATLEY

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An antique late 18th-century English engraving on paper. The artwork depicts a multi-figure genre scene, a family in prison cell. Titled John Howard, Esq. Visiting and Relieving the Miseries of a Prison in the bottom middle. Painted by Francis Wheatley, 1747 to 1801, a British artist, member of the Royal Academy of Arts. Engraved by James or Jacob Hogg, born 1761, a British printmaker. Published by Thomas Simpson, 1765 to 1801, a British printseller based in London, England. Dated April 9, 1790. Grey mat, golden frame. John Howard, 1726 to 1790, was an English philanthropist and prison reformer. Collectible Graphic Art Prints.

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Lot 0002: ANTIQUE ENGLISH HISTORICAL ENGRAVING BY FRANCIS WHEATLEY

Overall good condition. Refer to photos. Not covered with glass. Sold as is.

Overall size: Frame 27 1/2 x 32 1/4 in. Image 20 x 24 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Starting Price $50.00