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Late Georgian Stipple Engraving on Silk
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Late Georgian Stipple Engraving on Silk

19th century
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Late Georgian Stipple Engraving on Silk.

"A woman Doctor examining a girl's finger" after a painting by Royal Academy Artist James Northcote (1746-1831).

The print was engraved by Robert Marcuard (ca. 1756-1788) and printed in the early 1800 and is mounted in a Victorian gold mount.

The frame measures ca 22 cm x 26 cm.

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Date of Manufacture

Henley Street Antiques has dated this Georgian Stipple Engraving Silk to the 1800s.

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Late Georgian Stipple Engraving on Silk.
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"A woman Doctor examining a girl's finger" after a painting by Royal Academy Artist James Northcote (1746-1831).
Henley Street Antiques

The print was engraved by Robert Marcuard (ca. 1756-1788) and printed in the early 1800 and is mounted in a Victorian gold mount.

fig 1. A late Georgian framed stipple engraving printed on silk depicting a domestic scene within an oval vignette, set inside a gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. Late Georgian Stipple Engraving on Silk

The frame measures ca 22 cm x 26 cm.

Free delivery for the UK and Northern Ireland.

Please add an additional £ 15 for deliveries to the EU, USA and Canada.

For all other destinations please ask for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Henley Street Antiques has dated this Georgian Stipple Engraving Silk to the 1800s.

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SA1027754
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU 801
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A late Georgian framed stipple engraving printed on silk depicting a domestic scene within an oval vignette, set inside a gilded wooden frame.
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Archive I A late Georgian framed stipple engraving printed on silk depicting a domestic scene within an oval vignette, set inside a gilded wooden frame.

Late Georgian Stipple Engraving on Silk

Archive II A late Georgian framed stipple engraving printed on silk depicting a domestic scene within an oval vignette, set inside a gilded wooden frame. View II
Archive III A late Georgian framed stipple engraving printed on silk depicting a domestic scene within an oval vignette, set inside a gilded wooden frame. View III
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A late Georgian framed stipple engraving printed on silk depicting a domestic scene within an oval vignette, set inside a gilded wooden frame.
Late Georgian Stipple Engraving on Silk
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A late Georgian framed stipple engraving printed on silk depicting a domestic scene within an oval vignette, set inside a gilded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilk, Wood, Glass, Paper
  • ColourSepia
  • MotifsOval vignette, Domestic genre scene, Gilt frame

This late Georgian stipple engraving on silk depicts a domestic genre scene titled A woman Doctor examining a girl's finger, created after a painting by Royal Academy artist James Northcote and engraved by Robert Marcuard. The artwork takes the form of an oval vignette printed in sepia tones, set inside a Victorian gold mount with a gilded wooden frame. The rectangular wooden frame displays fluted or reeded moulding patterns along its outer edge, a warm golden metallic finish, and clear protective glass covering the paper and silk textile beneath. Measuring approximately 22 cm by 26 cm, the piece easily fits into compact wall spaces. In a contemporary home, this framed art serves as a decorative accent above a sideboard, in a hallway, or within an English Country House styled study. The sepia colour palette coordinates naturally with neutral interior schemes, traditional wooden panelling, and classic wall colours.

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Stipple engraving is a printmaking technique using small dots to create subtle tonal gradations, popular in the late 18th century. Printing or mounting these engravings onto silk created soft, textured decorative pictures designed for refined Georgian interiors.

These pieces combine copperplate-printed ink on woven silk or paper mounted to silk backing. They were traditionally set inside wood or gesso frames with gilt finishes and protected behind glass.

Authentic Georgian pieces feature fine dot patterns from copperplate etching, subtle surface oxidisation, and natural darkening of the textile or paper, complemented by period-correct timber framing and hand-gilded accents.

Position the artwork within a gallery wall alongside contemporary pieces for visual contrast, or hang it directly above a console table, desk, or mantelpiece to serve as a classic focal point.

Keep the print away from direct sunlight, dampness, and fluctuating temperatures to prevent fabric decay and fading. Reframing with UV-filtering glass helps protect delicate silk fibers over time.
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