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An 18th Century Mezzotint Landscape.
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An 18th Century Mezzotint Landscape.

18th century
Sold 25 February 2025 · Youngs Antiques
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An 18th century mezzotint landscape depicting the second plate, taken from the novel of the adventures of Joseph Andrews, written by Henry Fielding, Brother of Sir John fielding.

The picture is in good condition for its age, with some signs of foxing to the paper, commesurate with age.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Eighteenth Century Mezzotint to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1071107
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Description
An 18th century mezzotint landscape depicting the second plate, taken from the novel of the adventures of Joseph Andrews, written by Henry Fielding, Brother of Sir John fielding.
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The picture is in good condition for its age, with some signs of foxing to the paper, commesurate with age.
Youngs Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Eighteenth Century Mezzotint to the 18th Century.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
40.5cm (15.94")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1071107
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Youngs Antiques
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Specialist in fine art and antiques.

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An antique circular framed mezzotint print depicting figures and horses in a landscape setting. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique circular framed mezzotint print depicting figures and horses in a landscape setting. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An 18th Century Mezzotint Landscape.

Archive II An antique circular framed mezzotint print depicting figures and horses in a landscape setting. View II
Archive III An antique circular framed mezzotint print depicting figures and horses in a landscape setting. View III
Archive IV An antique circular framed mezzotint print depicting figures and horses in a landscape setting. View IV
Archive V An antique circular framed mezzotint print depicting figures and horses in a landscape setting. View V
Archive VI An antique circular framed mezzotint print depicting figures and horses in a landscape setting. View VI
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An antique circular framed mezzotint print depicting figures and horses in a landscape setting.
An 18th century Mezzotint landscape.
Ref: SA1071107
An antique circular framed mezzotint print depicting figures and horses in a landscape setting.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsCircular plate mark, Figurative narrative scene, Gilt beaded frame
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 40.5 cm (16 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

A mezzotint is a printmaking process of the intaglio family, invented in the 17th century, which allows for deep tones and subtle gradations of light and shade by roughening a metal plate with a rocker.

Prints from this period were typically produced on laid paper using oil-based ink, often housed in hand-carved wooden frames finished with gilt or dark pigments, protected by historic glass.

Authentic pieces exhibit plate marks, laid paper with watermark features visible under transmitted light, and fine tonal stippling or burr characteristics unique to manual copper or steel plate printing rather than modern dot-matrix reproductions.

An antique print adds historical depth to contemporary spaces and can be hung against moody wall colours in a traditional arrangement or contrasted with minimalist decor to create a focal point.

To preserve antique works on paper, keep them away from direct sunlight and high humidity, frame them using acid-free materials, and maintain stable indoor temperatures to prevent foxing and paper degradation.
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