An appealing little stipple engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi tiled “Ma Cherre Amie” (My Dear Friend).
A little boy and girl embrace in a simple rustic setting with a church steeple beyond.
She has her apron gathered up to hold chestnuts.
A coloured stipple engraving after a work by the English genre artist William Hamilton (1751 - 1801).
This charming little study is held within a small period Hogarth frame with gilt slip.
Title and publication details below image:
W. Hamilton delin. / F. Bartolozzi sculpt. / Ma Chere Amie / Published by R. Pollard, Spa Fields, London.
Frame size approx: 8 1/4 ins. by 7 ins. (21cm. by 17.8 cm.)
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Portage overseas: £ 20.00 International signed for.
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Internal Reference: A Georgian Engraving Print by Bartolozzi C.1780.
Antique Number: SA881089
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 21cm (8.3inches)
Width is 17.8cm (7.0inches)
Depth is 1.5cm (0.6inches)
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