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Adam Buck "The Darling Asleep" and "The Darling Awake" Pair Engravings
McTague of Harrogate
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Adam Buck "The Darling Asleep" and "The Darling Awake" Pair Engravings

19th century
Description

"The Darling Asleep" and "The Darling Awake" are a pair of charming stipple engravings by Freeman after Adam Buck. Each measures 12"x 10" and is framed giving an overall size of 22"x 18". They were published in 1808 by Ackermann.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated these Regency Adam Buck Engravings to the 1800s.

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SA1226530
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Description
"The Darling Asleep" and "The Darling Awake" are a pair of charming stipple engravings by Freeman after Adam Buck. Each measures 12"x 10" and is framed giving an overall size of 22"x 18". They were published in 1808 by Ackermann.
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated these Regency Adam Buck Engravings to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226530
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 pair of framed Regency stipple engravings depicting a mother and child in classical attire within gilt frames.
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Archive I A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings depicting a mother and child in classical attire within gilt frames.

Adam Buck "The Darling Asleep" and "The Darling Awake" pair engravings

Archive II A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings depicting a mother and child in classical attire within gilt frames. View II
Archive III A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings depicting a mother and child in classical attire within gilt frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings depicting a mother and child in classical attire within gilt frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings depicting a mother and child in classical attire within gilt frames. View V
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings depicting a mother and child in classical attire within gilt frames.
Adam Buck "The Darling Asleep" and "The Darling Awake" pair engravings
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A pair of framed Regency stipple engravings depicting a mother and child in classical attire within gilt frames.
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Stipple engraving is a printmaking technique popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries that creates tonal variations using small dots. During the Regency period, artists like Adam Buck utilised this method to create soft figurative compositions with neoclassical and maternal themes.

Prints from this era were typically etched onto copper plates, printed on handmade rag paper, and often finished with hand-applied watercolour tones. They were traditionally displayed behind glass in carved wooden frames finished with gold leaf or dark lacquer.

Authentic period prints exhibit visible plate marks impressed into the paper border surrounding the image, along with characteristic age toning. Magnification reveals individual engraved dots and lines rather than the uniform halftone grid pattern produced by modern commercial printing.

Arranging a pair symmetrically above a sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece brings balance to traditional or contemporary interiors. The soft neutral tones and classic proportions integrate well alongside understated modern furnishings.

Display works on paper away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and fluctuating temperatures to prevent foxing and discolouration. Professional framing with acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass assists long-term preservation.
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