Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Georgian Pastoral Mezzotint Print to the 1800s.
Coloured Mezzotint by William Barnard
Published in August 1802 by Barnard at Fitzroy Square, London.
The composition features a resting shepherd and dog beside a stream, with a cow and two reclining sheep set within a woodland glade – a typical example of Morland’s sentimental rural genre scenes.
Mounted and set behind glass in what appears to be its original gilt gesso frame.
Inscribed below image:
Morland's Summer
Engraved by W. Barnard
London, Published August 1802 by W. Barnard, Fitzroy Square
Dimensions:
Frame: 63 x 53 cm (24¾ x 21 in approx.)
Condition:
The mezzotint shows surface foxing, light water staining and general age toning
Frame is rubbed and worn with losses to the gilding and old worm damage
Some signs of damp to lower edge
Remnants of a label verso mentioning presentation by the Duchess of York to the Royal Family (partially obscured, no clear provenance)
Not examined out of frame
An evocative period print with good decorative presence despite its worn state.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Georgian Pastoral Mezzotint Print to the 1800s.
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George Morland – Morland’s Summer (1802) Coloured Mezzotint by William Barnard
