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W. Bishop "The Match Boy" Reverse Mezzotint on Glass
McTague of Harrogate
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McTague of Harrogate

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W. Bishop "The Match Boy" Reverse Mezzotint on Glass

19th century
Description

"The Match Boy" is a charming reverse mezzotint on glass. It was published in 1808 by W. Bishop and measures 9"x 7". It is in the original frame giving an overall size of 11"x 10".

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Reverse Glass Mezzotint Print to the 1800s.

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SA1187253
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Description
"The Match Boy" is a charming reverse mezzotint on glass. It was published in 1808 by W. Bishop and measures 9"x 7". It is in the original frame giving an overall size of 11"x 10".
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Reverse Glass Mezzotint Print to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187253
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the McTague of Harrogate Profile Page

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McTague of Harrogate is a registered member of BADA 

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A Georgian reverse mezzotint print on glass housed in a dark wooden frame, depicting a young match vendor in a landscape.
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Archive I A Georgian reverse mezzotint print on glass housed in a dark wooden frame, depicting a young match vendor in a landscape.

W. Bishop "The Match Boy" Reverse Mezzotint on Glass

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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Viewing by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mctague
Verified Since Apr 2011
Items For Sale 254
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McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Verified Since Apr 2011
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Location: North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, , Viewing by appointment.,
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A Georgian reverse mezzotint print on glass housed in a dark wooden frame, depicting a young match vendor in a landscape.
W. Bishop "The Match Boy" Reverse Mezzotint on Glass
Ref: SA1187253
A Georgian reverse mezzotint print on glass housed in a dark wooden frame, depicting a young match vendor in a landscape.
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FAQs

A reverse mezzotint on glass, popular during the 18th century, involved adhering a paper mezzotint print face-down onto glass, floating off the paper backing, and hand-colouring the transparent print from behind.

The technique utilised glass sheets, printed paper mezzotints, adhesive varnishes, and oil paint, typically mounted inside ebonised or stained timber frames.

Authentic pieces display signs of age such as slight paint lifting or flaking, discoloured varnish, hand-blown glass bubbles, and original hand-cut wooden backboards.

Position the piece within a gallery wall arrangement or hang it alongside dark timber furniture to suit traditional, eclectic, or dark academia interiors.

Clean the glass front gently with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping the artwork away from direct sunlight, dampness, and chemical spray cleaners that could enter the frame.
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