- SET OF FOUR IMPRESSIVE MEZZOTINTS AFTER GEORGE MORLAND -

KEATING (George, English engraver); MORLAND (George, British artist); SMITH (John Raphael, British publisher of prints).

Prepanning a recruit; Recruit Deserted; Deserter taking leave of his Wife; Deserter Pardon'd [set of 4 mezzotints]

Four original mezzotint engravings. Published in 1791 by John Raphael Smith in London. Lettering below print below image states: "Plate 1st [2nd-4th] / Painted by G Morland / Engraved by G Keating / London Published July 29th 1791 by J.R. Smith King Strt Covent Garden". In matching gilt wood frames, unglazed. Size: frame - approx. 68cm x 59cm; print (visible area, sheet is larger) - approx. 59cm x 49.5cm. N.B. These engravings are being sold in frames without glass, so that shipping can be offered to a wider variety of destinations. They can be collected from our Berkshire offices with glass in situ if preferred, but cannot be shipped with glass.

Very Good condition. Overall well-preserved in their frames, with an attractive appearance. Some relatively minor foxing / spotting to the visible blank margins, and some light age-toning. A few minor chips / scratches to edges of frames. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images.

A wonderful set of vintage mezzotints after George Morland, in matching frames. 

Provenance: formerly at Bishopsgate House, Egham, Surrey, part of the Walid Juffali collection as sold by Bonhams in March 2018.