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Description: Individually published set of master prints. Originally published in 1793. This appears a later strike. Age estimate c. 1899. Rare.
Artists and Engravers: Etched by Francis Chesham (English 1749-1806) after Charles Catton jr. (1756-1819).
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Subject: Rare set of 4 romantic prints depicting the 4 seasons: Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter. All with 6-8 poetic script by unknown poet. Spring: couple in love at a brook fishing. Summer: Farmers family resting and shearing sheep. Autumn: family harvesting flowers / berries. Winter: Family at the fire place watching a bird on the table.
Condition: Excellent given age. General age related toning and occasional light foxing. Small hole in top margin of Spring print. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 32 x 25.5 cm. The image size is ca. 21 x 17.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 12.6 x 10 inch. The image size is ca. 8.3 x 6.9 inch.
Medium: Etchings on a verge type paper. Set appears to be printed from 1 plate containing all 4 etchings. Handcoloured with watercolour and gouache.
Location: A4-19
SKU: TPC 29453.1
Section: CHESHAM-1899
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