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Pair of Georgian Reverse Glass Prints: Autumn and Winter
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Pair of Georgian Reverse Glass Prints: Autumn and Winter

18th century
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A pair of Georgian reverse glass prints depicting Autumn and Winter as Georgian women. Autumn is depicted wearing a pretty lace bonet and holding a basket of fruit with apple picking in an orchard behind. Winter is portrayed in a cloak with a furr muff and ice skating in the background. Circa 1760.

By James McArdell and published by John Bowles at the sign of the Black Horse, Cornhill, London.

James McArdell (c.1729-1765) was born in Dublin and was among a group of talented engravers who emigrated to London in the mid Eighteenth Century. His skills were highly sought after and he produced many beautiful portraits after the work of Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
36.2cm (14.25")
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Reindeer Antiques has dated this Georgian Reverse Glass Print to the Georgian era.

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SA1170011
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A pair of Georgian reverse glass prints depicting Autumn and Winter as Georgian women.
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Autumn is depicted wearing a pretty lace bonet and holding a basket of fruit with apple picking in an orchard behind.
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Winter is portrayed in a cloak with a furr muff and ice skating in the background. Circa 1760.

fig 1. A Georgian reverse glass print depicting an allegorical figure representing Autumn holding a basket of fruit within a dark wood and gilt frame.
fig 1. Pair of Georgian Reverse Glass Prints: Autumn and Winter

By James McArdell and published by John Bowles at the sign of the Black Horse, Cornhill, London.

James McArdell (c.1729-1765) was born in Dublin and was among a group of talented engravers who emigrated to London in the mid Eighteenth Century. His skills were highly sought after and he produced many beautiful portraits after the work of Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
36.2cm (14.25")
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Georgian Reverse Glass Print to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170011
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1349
Reindeer Antiques
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Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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Archive I A Georgian reverse glass print depicting an allegorical figure representing Autumn holding a basket of fruit within a dark wood and gilt frame.

Pair of Georgian Reverse Glass Prints: Autumn and Winter

Archive II A Georgian reverse glass print depicting an allegorical figure representing Autumn holding a basket of fruit within a dark wood and gilt frame. View II
Archive III A Georgian reverse glass print depicting an allegorical figure representing Autumn holding a basket of fruit within a dark wood and gilt frame. View III
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A Georgian reverse glass print depicting an allegorical figure representing Autumn holding a basket of fruit within a dark wood and gilt frame.
Pair of Georgian Reverse Glass Prints: Autumn and Winter
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A Georgian reverse glass print depicting an allegorical figure representing Autumn holding a basket of fruit within a dark wood and gilt frame.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Paper, Paint, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsReverse glass painting, Allegorical figure, Moulded frame, Gilt inner border
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 36.2 cm (14 in)

This Georgian reverse glass print depicts an allegorical female figure representing Autumn, created by James McArdell and published by John Bowles. The artwork displays a woman in a lace bonnet holding a basket of fruit, set against an orchard scene with apple picking. Rendered in multicolour paint on glass, the piece includes a pale green lower section with inscription and a detailed painted costume featuring red, white, and dark tones. The print sits inside a dark wood moulded frame complemented by a textured gilt inner border. Natural signs of age appear across the surface and edges of the glass panel. Measuring 47 cm high and 36.2 cm wide, the piece provides a compact vertical profile for hanging on a wall. In a modern interior, this artwork suits placement above a sideboard in a living room, hallway, or dining space to bring historic English country house character to the setting.

FAQs

A Georgian reverse glass print, or glass picture, is a decorative technique developed in the 18th century where a paper mezzotint impression was transferred onto the back of a glass sheet, made transparent with oils, and subsequently painted from behind.

These works relied on mouth-blown glass sheets, paper engravings or mezzotints, specialized varnishes or oils to render the paper translucent, and oil paints applied by hand to complete the colouring on the reverse.

Authentic period examples display signs of hand-blown glass such as air bubbles and subtle distortions, surface craquelure within the oil paint layers behind the glass, original period frames, and age-related oxidisation.

Hang or lean the piece above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to add historic texture and depth to modern minimalist spaces or traditional period schemes.

Dust the exterior frame and glass using a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid glass cleaners or damp cloths that could seep into the edges and damage the delicate paint and paper backing.
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