Object Number 1969.2805 A

Object Name

Print on glass

Title

THE/ PRUDENT MOTHER.

Category

Works on Paper

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Carington Bowles (Publisher)
1724-1793
Carington Bowles (1724-1793) was trained by his father John Bowles (1701-1779) and they traded together from 1754 to 1764 as John Bowles and Son at the Black Horse in Cornhill. John's brother, Thomas Bowles (1695 or 1712-1767), had a similar business in St. Paul's Churchyard, which Carington took over in 1764 when his uncle retired. Carington and John then began trading separately under their own names. Carington was succeeded by his son Henry Carington Bowles (1763-1830), who printed under the name Bowles and Carver. John was succeeded by Robert Wilkinson.

Philippe Mercier (Painter)
1689-1760

John Faber Jr. (Mezzotinter)
1684-1756
Faber Jr. was one of London's most prolific mezzotint engravers. He used the "Jr." or "Junr." designation with his name until his father's death in 1721.

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1764-1793

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Bottom center; Printed for CARINGTON BOWLES, Map & Printseller, at N.\o 69 in S.\t Pauls Church Yard, LONDON.

Subjects

Genre scene; Education

Materials

Ink; Paper (laid); Oil paint; Glass

Techniques

Mezzotint, Engraving, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

10.4 (H) , 14.4 (W) , 8.4 (Image H) , 13 (Image W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

26.4 (H) , 36.7 (W) , 8.4 (Image H) , 13 (Image W)

Measurement Notes

H at right. W at top. No conservation file.

Publisher Summary

Bowles, Carington

Place of Publication

No. 69, St. Paul's Church Yard, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

State

II or later

Edition Notes

Did not find in Chaloner Smith.

Object Description

Text available soon.