| Method | Aquatint |
| Artist | Samuel Ireland |
| Published | Pub. for S. Ireland May 1 1799 |
| Dimensions | Image 111 x 164 mm, Sheet 162 x 223 mm |
| Notes |
A view of Kew Bridge from Picturesque Views on the River Thames from its source in Gloucestershire to the Nore by Samuel Ireland. Samuel Ireland (1744 - 1800) was a British engraver, author, and collector of art and rare books, who specialised in series of 'Picturesque Views' with a particular focus on British rivers and waterways. In addition to his work as a topographical artist, he also etched a number of plates after Hogarth, Mortimer, and John Hamilton. His professional reputation was left in shambles following his unfortunate championing of a widely publicised hoax. A great admirer of Shakespeare, Ireland enthusiastically announced the discovery of a cache of Shakespeare manuscripts, which, after professional scrutiny, were proved to be forgeries created by his own son, William Ireland. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £50.00 |
| Stock ID | 51759 |