| Method | Mezzotint |
| Artist | Richard Houston after Francis Hayman |
| Published | Published according to Act of Parliament Aug.1.1753 |
| Dimensions | Image 338 x 246 mm, Plate 353 x 248 mm, Sheet 370 x 275 mm |
| Notes |
From a series of prints known as The Senses. Francis Hayman was the painter of numerous conversation pieces, theatrical scenes and decorations, especially those for Vauxhall Gardens in the 1740s. He was influential in the introduction of the French rococo element into English painting during the first half of the eighteenth century. Dublin-born Richard Houston was apprenticed to John Brooks as a draughtsman and mezzotint-engraver and he studied drawing at the Dublin Society Schools. He moved with Brooks to London in 1746 and established himself as an independent printmaker and publisher. Ex. Col.: Hon. Chrisopher Lennox-Boyd Chanoner Smith 129 i/i, Allen 73, Lennox-Boyd i/i Condition: Over all time toning and general build up of surface dirt. Trimmed to plate to lower margin. Remnants from previous backing on verso. |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £300.00 |
| Stock ID | 26969 |