Antique Master Print-CALMADY-CHILDREN-Lawrence-19th century

A hand-colored engraving of “The Calmady Children” after the famous painting by Sir Thomas Lawrence. This print depicts Emily and Laura Anne Calmady as young children, in a soft, charming portrait capturing their innocence, one looking toward the viewer with a serene expression, the other gazing affectionately at the first. Their clothing is softly detailed, and the background suggests an outdoor scene.

Made by an anonymous engraver after Thomas Lawrence.

Medium: Plate colored (a-la-poupee) etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.

Sheet size: 28 x 31 cm (11.02 x 12.2 inch). Image size: 23.5 x 24 cm. (9.25 x 9.45 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Slight toning around the edges, edges are roughly cut off, and there are cuts in the corners, and left and right margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

THOMAS LAWRENCE, CALMADY CHILDREN, HAND-COLORED ENGRAVING, PORTRAIT, 19TH-CENTURY ART, CHILDREN | PCO-E15-17

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

After the painting “The Calmady Children” by Thomas Lawrence (1823).

Biography artist: Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) was a leading English portrait painter, known for his grand portraits of nobility and royalty. He was appointed the fourth president of the Royal Academy. His work is characterized by its expressive portrayal of human subjects and detailed rendering of fabric and texture.