Antique Master Print-VILLAGE POLITICIANS-NEWSPAPER-DISCUSS-Raimbach-Wilkie-1814

Etching/engraving on woven paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 56.3 x 43.1 cm. The image size is ca. 55.5 x 41.8 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 22.2 x 17 inch. The image size is ca. 21.9 x 16.5 inch.

Antique Master Print, titled: ‘Village Politicians.’ – Several villagers are gathered in an inn. They are reading the newspaper and discussing politics. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Abraham Raimbach’ after ‘David Wilkie’. Abraham Raimbach (1776-1843) was an English line-engraver of Swiss descent. He was born in London and was initially apprenticed to the engraver J. Hall from 1789 to 1796. He had a warm friendship with David Wilkie, and engraved many of his pictures. David Wilkie (1785-1841) was a Scottish painter. He became a leading figure in his profession at an early age. he was elected a member of the Royal Academy in 1811 (when he was onnly 25).

Condition: Very good, given age. Margins cropped to the platemark. A small tear in the lower edge, and one in the top edge, both extending slightly into the image. Tear inside image at right middle, backed, but barely visible. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE MASTER PRINT-VILLAGE POLITICIANS-NEWSPAPER-DISCUSS-RAIMBACH-WILKIE

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