Richard Earlom After Jan Van Huysum, Still Life with Flowers - Hand-coloured Mezzotint

Name: Richard Earlom After Jan Van Huysum, Still Life with Flowers - Hand-coloured Mezzotint
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1008946
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This sumptuous 18th-century mezzotint engraving by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) is after a work by Dutch luminary Jan Van Huysum (1682-1749).

In the late 18th century, Richard Earlom was commissioned as part of a printmaking project to reproduce Sir Robert Walpole’s extensive painting collection at The Houghton Gallery. The project was initiated when it became evident that the collection would need to be sold - eventually to Catherine of Russia in 1778.

Earlom was particularly admired for his work involving florals and this is an excellent example of his talent. Identical uncoloured flower pieces have sold through Christie's for up to £2,750. The colouring is accomplished and dynamic.

Published by John Boydell (1720-1804).

Framed and glazed.

Medium: Hand-coloured mezzotint on paper

Overall size: 25½” x 31½” / 65cm x 80cm

Year of creation: 1778

Condition: Artwork presents well.

Physical Dimensions

Height

80cm (31.50")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1008946

Description

This sumptuous 18th-century mezzotint engraving by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) is after a work by Dutch luminary Jan Van Huysum (1682-1749).

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In the late 18th century, Richard Earlom was commissioned as part of a printmaking project to reproduce Sir Robert Walpole’s extensive painting collection at The Houghton Gallery.

Brave Fine Art

The project was initiated when it became evident that the collection would need to be sold - eventually to Catherine of Russia in 1778.

fig 1. Richard Earlom After Jan van Huysum, Still Life With Flowers - Hand-Coloured Mezzotint — fig 1. Richard Earlom After Jan Van Huysum, Still Life with Flowers - Hand-coloured Mezzotint

Earlom was particularly admired for his work involving florals and this is an excellent example of his talent. Identical uncoloured flower pieces have sold through Christie's for up to £2,750. The colouring is accomplished and dynamic.

Published by John Boydell (1720-1804).

Framed and glazed.

Medium: Hand-coloured mezzotint on paper

Overall size: 25½” x 31½” / 65cm x 80cm