Print Description
Medium: Mezzotint, etching, and roulette on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 56.9 x 41.6 cm (22.4 x 16.38 inch).
Condition: very good, given age. Light foxing, creasing and soiling. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
RICHARD EARLOM, PAUL DE VOS, MARIO NUZZI, BIRDS, MEZZOTINT, ENGRAVING, ANTHROPOMORPHIC ANIMALS | EXPO-LARGE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Based on a painting attributed to Paul de Vos, located at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp. Although the print mentions Mario di Fiori.
Reference: Andresen 40; Wessely (Earlom) 139; LeBlanc 51. Considered one of the finest plates by Earlom.
Biography engraver: Richard Earlom (1743-1822) was an reknown English mezzotint engraver. He displayed great skill as a draughtsman, and at the same time acquired without assistance the art of engraving in mezzotint.
Biography artist: Paul de Vos (1595-1678), Flemish Baroque painter known for his vivid depictions of animals and hunting scenes.
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