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Queen Caroline as Princess of Wales - By John Smith After G. Kneller
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Queen Caroline as Princess of Wales - By John Smith After G. Kneller

18th century
Description

Mezzotint of Queen Caroline as Princess of Wales. Half length with hair in ringlets, low bodice edged in ermine and with jewelled claps on front and with left hand raised to shoulder.

English inscription below, including publisher's address, 'Sold by I. Smith at ye Lyoin & Crown in Russell Street Covent Garden'. After Sir Godfrey Kneller's portrait of Queen Caroline painted in 1716 and which can be found in the Royal Collection.

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Sheet: 35.2cm x 25.6cm.

Framed: 50cm x 40cm.

Price: £680

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1233969
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Mezzotint of Queen Caroline as Princess of Wales.
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Half length with hair in ringlets, low bodice edged in ermine and with jewelled claps on front and with left hand raised to shoulder.
The Mezzotint Man

English inscription below, including publisher's address, 'Sold by I. Smith at ye Lyoin & Crown in Russell Street Covent Garden'. After Sir Godfrey Kneller's portrait of Queen Caroline painted in 1716 and which can be found in the Royal Collection.

fig 1. A framed monochrome mezzotint portrait depicting Queen Caroline inside an oval vignette with text below, set within a black frame and light mount.
fig 1. Queen Caroline as Princess of Wales - By John Smith After G. Kneller

Higher resolution images upon request.

Worldwide shipping available.

Sheet: 35.2cm x 25.6cm.

Framed: 50cm x 40cm.

Price: £680

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1233969
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Archive I A framed monochrome mezzotint portrait depicting Queen Caroline inside an oval vignette with text below, set within a black frame and light mount.

Queen Caroline as Princess of Wales - By John Smith After G. Kneller

Archive II A framed monochrome mezzotint portrait depicting Queen Caroline inside an oval vignette with text below, set within a black frame and light mount. View II
Archive III A framed monochrome mezzotint portrait depicting Queen Caroline inside an oval vignette with text below, set within a black frame and light mount. View III
Archive IV A framed monochrome mezzotint portrait depicting Queen Caroline inside an oval vignette with text below, set within a black frame and light mount. View IV
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A framed monochrome mezzotint portrait depicting Queen Caroline inside an oval vignette with text below, set within a black frame and light mount.
QUEEN CAROLINE AS PRINCESS OF WALES - BY JOHN SMITH AFTER G. KNELLER
Ref: SA1233969
A framed monochrome mezzotint portrait depicting Queen Caroline inside an oval vignette with text below, set within a black frame and light mount.
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  • ObjectFramed Prints
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsOval vignette, calligraphic lettering, draped dress, styled hair
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Georgian framed print from the 18th century depicts Queen Caroline as Princess of Wales in a monochrome mezzotint. The portrait shows the subject at half length inside an oval vignette, wearing styled hair in ringlets and a low-cut draped dress with a bodice edged in ermine and jewelled clasps on the front, while her left hand is raised to her shoulder. Below the portrait sits calligraphic lettering with an English inscription. The paper artwork is set beneath glass within a light mount and a rectangular black wooden frame. The framed piece measures 50 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Traditional in design, this framed print suits placement above a sideboard in a gentleman's library or study. The monochrome palette of black and white tones coordinates easily with neutral wall finishes and period interior schemes. The paper medium and wooden frame require protection from direct sunlight and excessive moisture to maintain their condition over time. Maintenance involves gentle dusting of the frame and glass surface using a soft, dry cloth.

FAQs

A mezzotint is an 18th-century intaglio printmaking process created by roughening a copper plate with a rocker tool to produce rich tonal gradients and deep shadows without cross-hatching lines.

Period prints were produced using oil-based inks pressed from copper plates onto handmade rag paper, which often shows chain lines and laid watermarks under close inspection.

Authentic antique mezzotints exhibit velvety tonal depth, soft transitions, a visible embossed plate mark around the image boundary, and period laid paper composition.

Display framed monochrome artwork above a console table or integrate it within an eclectic gallery wall to create visual contrast against contemporary wall colours.

Store and display paper artwork away from direct sunlight and moisture, utilising UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting boards to prevent discolouration.
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