| Method | Copper engraving |
| Artist | Remigius Parr after Francis Hayman |
| Published | Publish'd according to Act of Parliam't. 23 May 1743. Printed for Thos. Bowles in St. Paul's Church Yard & John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill. |
| Dimensions | Image 260 x 350 mm, Plate 290 x 365 mm, Sheet 370 x 435 mm |
| Notes |
A rare print depicting a group of people sliding and falling over on the ice from a rare series of twelve scenes of pastimes and activities originally painted by Francis Hayman. One of twelve designs originally painted by Hayman to decorate the supper boxes at Vauxhall Gardens. To the left two figures have fallen over each other, one holding his head after the impact. At the centre of the scene a man is stood upright, his arms outstretched for balance. Beneath him another figure is on his hands and knees, his left hand about to swipe at the upright man's ankle. To the right a woman sits at the side of the frozen water watching. Text below image: The Boys, who on the frozen surface Glide, Pleas'd with their easy motions, as they slide, Whilst each attempts the others to excel, And in their Fall exults his Doing well: Shew what Man is in Life's maturer Course, An Infant still in purpose - but a Worse, He trips his foremost down with joy of mind, Nor sees th'impending danger from behind. Remigius Parr (fl. 1723 - 1747) was an English engraver, the brother of Nathaniel Parr. Prints by Richard Parr have been previously been mistakenly ascribed to Remigius. Francis Hayman (1708 - 1776) was a painter of history, portrait and genre. Born in Devon in 1708, he apprenticed to Robert Brown in 1718, producing scene paintings for Drury Lane Theatre. He went on to decorate supper boxes and pavilions at Vauxhall Gardens for Jonathan Tyers and he also contributed 31 pictures to a 1744 edition of Shakespeare's plays by Sir Thomas Hanmer, later portraying many leading contemporary actors in Shakespearean roles, including David Garrick as Richard III. Hayman taught at St. Martin's Lane Academy and was involved in the Society of Artists foundation in the 1760's, becoming President in 1766-68, and was also a foundation member of the Royal Academy. He exhibited at the SA 1760-68, and the RA 1769-72. John Bowles (c.1701-1779) was a British printmaker and publisher, and a member of the prolific and numerous Bowles family of printmakers. The second son of Thomas Bowles I, he established a publishing house in his own name following the passing of the family business to his older brother Thomas Bowles II after their father's death. In 1752, his son Carington joined the business, which traded under the name John Bowles & Son until 1764, when Carington took over the running of the original Bowles publishing house from his uncle, Thomas Bowles II. John Bowles specialised in mezzotint, especially portraits, though he also produced numerous topographical series and genre scenes. Condition: Professionally backed to tissue. Professionally repaired holes to top and lower margin. Professionally repaired top left corner. Surface marks to sheet. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £1,000.00 |
| Stock ID | 53329 |