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Print (Mezzotint)
A GAME MARKET.
Richard Earlom, Joseph Farington, Frans Snyders, John Boydell
June 2 1783 (1783-1783)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Richard Earlom (Engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1986.0110.004
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle
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Object Number
1986.0110.004
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
A GAME MARKET.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Richard Earlom (Engraver); Joseph Farington (Draftsman); Frans Snyders (Painter); John Boydell (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
June 2 1783 (1783-1783)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left beneath image
Inscription: Snyders & Long John Pinxerunt./ Joseph Farington delin..\t
Type: Inscription
Location: Center beneath image
Inscription: John Boydell excudit 1783.
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: Rich.\d Earlom, Sculpsit.
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: Publish'd June 2.\nd 1783 by John Boydell, Engraver, in Cheapside, London.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Armorial device
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint
- Crayon manner Engraving
- Stipple Engraving
- Line Etched
- Line Engraving
Construction Description
Line etching, stipple and roulette techniques on a mezzotint ground.
Dimensions (inches)
19.5 (H) x 26.6 (W) x 16.4 (Image H) x 22.7 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
49.6 (H) x 67.5 (W) x 41.6 (Image H) x 57.6 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
OH at right. OW at top. Plate H: 16.5 in. (41.8 cm). Plate W: 22.7 in. (57.7 cm). Chain interval: 3.0-3.4cm.
Publisher Summary
J. Boydell
Publisher Date
06/02/1783
Place of Publication
Cheapside, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
J. Boydell
Edition State
I
Edition Watermark
none
Edition Notes
Rich impression. Ruled guideline for letter engraver are still visible, suggesting an early pull. Strong platemark.