Miss Greenway, Mezzotint After Sir Joshua Reynolds
Stock No
5957
2015
- £225.00
- €259 Euro
- $304 US Dollar
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Item Description
Miss Greenway. Mezzotint on laid paper, engraved by C. Corbutt after the work by Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Trimmed to the plate mark on three sides and to within at the title.
Within a replica eighteenth century print frame, ebonized and with a gilt sight edge.
12 5/8 in x 16 1/4 in
C. Corbutt was was an alias adopted by Richard Purcell, a pupil of John Brooks. Purcell followed Brooks from London to Dublin around 1755. The need to hide his true identity was due to pecuniary embarrassments resulting from his extravagant habits and dissipated lifestyle.
English circa 1765.
Elizabeth Napier (nee Greenway) was the wife of Francis Napier.
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Seller Location
London, London
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)207 7275263
+44 (0)7831 561042
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