Georgian Reverse Glass Print 19th Century

Name: Spring, Summer Reverse Glass Print
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1214361
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Art
Period19th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialGlass, Wood, Gilt, Oil paint
ColourGold
MotifsAllegorical figures, Gilt scroll frame, Floral details, Harvest sheaf
SizeH 33.5 cm (13 in) x W 43.8 cm (17 in)

This Regency reverse glass print, published by W. B. Walker at 4 Fox and Knot Cow Lane in London circa 1804, depicts allegorical figures of Spring and Summer. The scene shows two ladies in charming bonnets, the lady to the left receiving a gift of chicks in a hat and the lady to the right harvesting corn with the aid of a small child. The artwork displays rich oil paint colours including deep greens, reds, and earthy ochres set against a soft sky and landscape backdrop. It is presented in a moulded and carved giltwood frame with ornate floral details and a warm gold finish. Measuring 33.5 cm high and 43.8 cm wide, this Georgian wall art piece brings classic English country house character to any interior. It fits well in a traditional living space, hallway, or study, and works particularly well mounted above the mantel where its fine details can be appreciated at eye level. The piece shows authentic signs of age and period wear across the timber frame and painted glass surface, maintaining its historic appeal without restoration.

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A reverse glass print is created by adhering a mezzotint or engraving face-down onto glass, floating off the paper backing until transparent, and applying oil paint directly to the back of the image. Popular during the 18th and early 19th centuries, these decorative artworks frequently featured allegorical, religious, or portrait subjects.

Traditional examples utilize hand-blown flat glass, copperplate mezzotints or engravings, tree resin varnishes, and oil paints. They were typically finished with moulded giltwood or stained softwood frames.

Authentic period examples often display hand-blown glass with natural wobble, air bubbles, or minor surface distortion, alongside fine paint crazing on the reverse. Microscopic traces of original paper fibres from the transfer process are usually present behind the paint layer.

Position the piece as a focal point above a mantelpiece, console, or within a curated gallery wall combined with minimalist modern sketches or muted botanical studies. The rich hues and gilded framing complement classic traditional, eclectic, and transitional interiors.

Dust the frame and front glass using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without spraying liquid cleaners near the edges. Maintain a stable indoor temperature and humidity level away from direct sunlight to prevent paint separation from the glass substrate.

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