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Print (Mezzotint)
MIRTH AND FRIENDSHIP.
Carington Bowles
1750-1775
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Carington Bowles (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1987.0042.002 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. George H. Blackshire
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Object Number
1987.0042.002 A
Object Name
Print (Mezzotint)
Title
MIRTH AND FRIENDSHIP.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Carington Bowles (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1750-1775
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower center, beneath image
Inscription: Printed for Carington Bowles, at N..\o in S.\t pauls Churchyard, London.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Genre scene
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Mezzotint with minimal burin work
- Hand colored
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
6.2 (H) x 5 (W) x 5.8 (Image H) x 4.7 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
15.8 (H) x 12.7 (W) x 14.8 (Image H) x 12 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Plate H: 5.9 in. (15.1 cm). Plate W: 4.7 in. (12.0 cm). Chain interval: 2.7 cm; laid lines: 9 per cm. Dimensions at maximum.
Publisher Summary
C. Bowles
Place of Publication
69 St. Pauls Churchyard, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
C. Bowles
Edition Watermark
none
Coloring
Hand colored with translucent watercolors
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Grigsby, Leslie B. 07//2012 Mirth & Friendship: A Celebration of Humor and Alcoholic Beverages. Antiques and Fine Art. XII (1): 185-87.
• Published: p. 186, fig. 2Book: 1973 A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Volume 1, Abaco to Belfille: Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, ... Dictionary of Actors & Actresses, 1660-1800. 1.
• Edward Bamfield (1732-68), actor and giant, portrayed in Mirth and Friendship: p. 245