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A Basso-rilievo Picture of a Pheasant by Samuel Dixon
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
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A Basso-rilievo Picture of a Pheasant by Samuel Dixon

18th century
Description

An exquisite George III basso-rilievo picture of a pheasant by Samuel Dixon of Dublin.

Samuel Dixon was famous for his embossed flower and bird pictures and established his business in Capel Street around 1748.

The technique was to stamp the image from the back onto a coarse paper or papier mache and then hand paint in exacting detail in watercolour and gouache.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Basso Rilievo Bird Print to the Georgian era.

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SA1226797
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S857
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An exquisite George III basso-rilievo picture of a pheasant by Samuel Dixon of Dublin.
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Samuel Dixon was famous for his embossed flower and bird pictures and established his business in Capel Street around 1748.
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd

The technique was to stamp the image from the back onto a coarse paper or papier mache and then hand paint in exacting detail in watercolour and gouache.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated this Basso Rilievo Bird Print to the Georgian era.

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SA1226797
Dealers Internal Ref
S857
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
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A framed 18th-century basso-rilievo artwork depicting a colourful pheasant perched on a branch within a wide maple veneer frame.
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Archive I A framed 18th-century basso-rilievo artwork depicting a colourful pheasant perched on a branch within a wide maple veneer frame.

A Basso-rilievo Picture of a Pheasant by Samuel Dixon

Archive II A framed 18th-century basso-rilievo artwork depicting a colourful pheasant perched on a branch within a wide maple veneer frame. View II
Archive III A framed 18th-century basso-rilievo artwork depicting a colourful pheasant perched on a branch within a wide maple veneer frame. View III
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A framed 18th-century basso-rilievo artwork depicting a colourful pheasant perched on a branch within a wide maple veneer frame.
A basso-rilievo picture of a pheasant by Samuel Dixon
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A framed 18th-century basso-rilievo artwork depicting a colourful pheasant perched on a branch within a wide maple veneer frame.
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Basso-rilievo prints, popularised in the 18th century by artists such as Samuel Dixon, are embossed paper pictures featuring raised relief detailing that creates a three-dimensional effect.

These works were produced using heavy paper pressed into copper or brass moulds to form raised relief, which was then hand-painted in gouache or watercolour and set into timber or gilded frames.

Authentic pieces exhibit distinct embossed contours visible on the paper surface, hand-applied gouache pigments, and characteristic paper aging such as light foxing or tonal mellowing.

Position this type of framed artwork on a gallery wall alongside contemporary prints, or hang it above a sideboard to add depth and historical detail to a modern space.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity, ensure it remains mounted behind protective glass, and refrain from pressing on the raised paper relief.
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