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"The Four Seasons" Set of 18th Century Mezzotints
McTague of Harrogate
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
McTague of Harrogate

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"The Four Seasons" Set of 18th Century Mezzotints

19th century
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"The Four Seasons"  are a wonderful set of 4 18th century mezzotints by Charles Corbutt after R. Pyle. "Spring",  "Summer", "Autumn" and "Winter" each measure 14"x 10" and is in the original frame giving an overall size of 17"x 13". Below each is the publication line "London, printed by & sold by Robert Sayer, map & printseller at the Golden Buck near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street".

Condition is good for the date with some staining and losses to the borders and some imperfections to the frames.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated these 18th Century Mezzotint Prints to the 1800s.

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SA1205054
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Description
"The Four Seasons"  are a wonderful set of 4 18th century mezzotints by Charles Corbutt after R. Pyle.
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"Spring",  "Summer", "Autumn" and "Winter" each measure 14"x 10" and is in the original frame giving an overall size of 17"x 13".
McTague of Harrogate

Below each is the publication line "London, printed by & sold by Robert Sayer, map & printseller at the Golden Buck near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street".

Condition is good for the date with some staining and losses to the borders and some imperfections to the frames.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated these 18th Century Mezzotint Prints to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205054
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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A set of four framed 18th-century monochrome mezzotint prints depicting allegorical female representations of the four seasons in dark wooden frames.
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Archive I A set of four framed 18th-century monochrome mezzotint prints depicting allegorical female representations of the four seasons in dark wooden frames.

"The Four Seasons" set of 18th century mezzotints

Archive II A set of four framed 18th-century monochrome mezzotint prints depicting allegorical female representations of the four seasons in dark wooden frames. View II
Archive III A set of four framed 18th-century monochrome mezzotint prints depicting allegorical female representations of the four seasons in dark wooden frames. View III
Archive IV A set of four framed 18th-century monochrome mezzotint prints depicting allegorical female representations of the four seasons in dark wooden frames. View IV
Archive V A set of four framed 18th-century monochrome mezzotint prints depicting allegorical female representations of the four seasons in dark wooden frames. View V
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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McTague of Harrogate
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A set of four framed 18th-century monochrome mezzotint prints depicting allegorical female representations of the four seasons in dark wooden frames.
"The Four Seasons" set of 18th century mezzotints
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A set of four framed 18th-century monochrome mezzotint prints depicting allegorical female representations of the four seasons in dark wooden frames.
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FAQs

A mezzotint is a tonal intaglio printmaking process widely used during the 18th century, created by rocking a copper plate to produce continuous-tone gradations before engraving detail onto the surface.

These artworks were printed using copper plates and oil-based pigments onto handmade rag paper, subsequently mounted within glazed wood or gilded frames.

Authentic period examples exhibit indented plate marks around the image border, soft tonal shading unique to the mezzotint process, and natural age-related characteristics on the paper stock.

A set of four prints can be arranged in a symmetrical two-by-two grid or a linear horizontal row to create structure above a sideboard or console table.

Keep prints away from direct sunlight and moisture, mount them using acid-free materials, and dust the framing glass using a dry microfibre cloth.
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