Antique Master Print-THE READER-READING-Haid-c.1750

An older man and a boy reading, surrounded by various items including books, a candle, and jars. The scene is detailed with a birdcage and various household items.

Made by after an anonymous artist.

Medium: Mezzotint.

Sheet size: 17.7 x 23.9 cm (6.97 x 9.41 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Trimmed at bottom, with partial loss of captions which have been attached to rear. Small wormhole above boy’s head. Some small stains at bottom caption area. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

THE READER-READING | PCO-C17-15

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Biography engraver: Johann Jacob Haid or Johann Jakob Haid (1704-1767) was a German engraver who worked in Augsburg.