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Print (Mezzotint)
APRIL. AVRIL.
Richard Earlom, Robert Dighton the Elder, Carington Bowles
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Richard Earlom (Mezzotinter)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1964.0892.004 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1964.0892.004 A
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
APRIL. AVRIL.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Richard Earlom (Mezzotinter); Robert Dighton the Elder (Painter); Carington Bowles (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left beneath image
Inscription: Printed for & Sold by Carington Bowles,
Type: Inscription
Location: Center beneath image
Inscription: R. Dighton del.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: N.\o 69 in S.\t Pauls Church Yard, London.
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: Published as the Act directs
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Allegory
- Genre scene
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint with some burin work
- Engraving
- Hand lettered
Dimensions (inches)
14.3 (H) x 10.6 (W) x 13 (Image H) x 9.9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
36.4 (H) x 26.8 (W) x 32.9 (Image H) x 25.1 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H taken 1.5 cm from left edge. W at bottom. Plate H not available; trimmed at bottom. Plate W (at top): 9.9 in. (25.2 cm). Chain intervals: 2.6-2.7 cm; 9 laid lines per cm.
Publisher Summary
C. Bowles
Place of Publication
No. 69, St. Pauls Church Yard, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
C. Bowles
Edition Watermark
Band with lily and head