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Mezzotint Portrait of Catherine Bunbury (Nee Horneck) by James Watson After Sir Joshua Reynolds.
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Mezzotint Portrait of Catherine Bunbury (Nee Horneck) by James Watson After Sir Joshua Reynolds.

18th century
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MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF CATHERINE BUNBURY (NEE HORNECK) BY JAMES WATSON AFTER SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS.

Catherine Bunbury (née Horneck) by James Watson, after Sir Joshua Reynolds.

The sitter is depicted three-quarter length, leaning her head thoughtfully against her right hand with her elbow resting on a stone ledge or table. Her expression is serene and reflective. She wears a voluminous, high-waisted gown with layered sleeves, characteristic of late 18th-century fashion. Her hair is styled in a tall, elaborate "pompadour" arrangement adorned with a veil or ribbon.

The setting is a blend of interior and exterior. To the left, a draped curtain opens to reveal a classical landscape with trees and rolling hills under a cloudy sky.

Date: 1778

Sheet Dimensions: 47cm x 33cm.

Framed Dimensions: 70cm x 42cm.

 

Price: £480

 

All prices include UK mainland delivery. For other territories please ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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The Mezzotint Man has dated this Antique Mezzotint Portrait Print to the 18th Century.

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SA1227181
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MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF CATHERINE BUNBURY (NEE HORNECK) BY JAMES WATSON AFTER SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS.

Catherine Bunbury (née Horneck) by James Watson, after Sir Joshua Reynolds.

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The sitter is depicted three-quarter length, leaning her head thoughtfully against her right hand with her elbow resting on a stone ledge or table.
The Mezzotint Man

Her expression is serene and reflective. She wears a voluminous, high-waisted gown with layered sleeves, characteristic of late 18th-century fashion. Her hair is styled in a tall, elaborate "pompadour" arrangement adorned with a veil or ribbon.

fig 1. A monochrome 18th-century mezzotint portrait depicting a seated woman inside a carved giltwood frame with cream matting.
fig 1. Mezzotint Portrait of Catherine Bunbury (Nee Horneck) by James Watson After Sir Joshua Reynolds.

The setting is a blend of interior and exterior. To the left, a draped curtain opens to reveal a classical landscape with trees and rolling hills under a cloudy sky.

Date: 1778

Sheet Dimensions: 47cm x 33cm.

Framed Dimensions: 70cm x 42cm.

 

Price: £480

 

All prices include UK mainland delivery. For other territories please ask.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

The Mezzotint Man has dated this Antique Mezzotint Portrait Print to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227181
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Archive I A monochrome 18th-century mezzotint portrait depicting a seated woman inside a carved giltwood frame with cream matting.

Mezzotint Portrait of Catherine Bunbury (Nee Horneck) by James Watson After Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Archive II A monochrome 18th-century mezzotint portrait depicting a seated woman inside a carved giltwood frame with cream matting. View II
Archive III A monochrome 18th-century mezzotint portrait depicting a seated woman inside a carved giltwood frame with cream matting. View III
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A monochrome 18th-century mezzotint portrait depicting a seated woman inside a carved giltwood frame with cream matting.
MEZZOTINT PORTRAIT OF CATHERINE BUNBURY (NEE HORNECK) BY JAMES WATSON AFTER SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS.
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A monochrome 18th-century mezzotint portrait depicting a seated woman inside a carved giltwood frame with cream matting.
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A mezzotint is a tonal printmaking process from the intaglio family, widely used in the 18th century for reproducing oil paintings. It enables smooth tonal gradations and deep shadow effects without using line hatching techniques.

Mezzotints were crafted by systematically texturing a copper plate with a rocker tool and scraping smooth areas to create highlights, which was then printed with oil-based ink onto rag paper. Period mountings typically feature carved wood frames with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period mezzotints display soft tonal transitions rather than mechanical half-tone dots, accompanied by clear plate marks along the paper margins. Inscribed artist details and publication lines beneath the image area also indicate historic origins.

Positioning a monochrome print above a sideboard or fireplace mantel introduces historical contrast to contemporary or transitional rooms. Combining portrait prints with dark wood furniture, brass metalwork, or neutral matting creates visual balance.

Store prints away from direct sunlight and areas subject to high humidity to prevent foxing and paper degradation. Using UV-protective glass and archival acid-free backing materials helps maintain the condition of early paper substrates.
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