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First Premium Landscape, 'The original Picture from which this Print was taken in the year 1760, obtained the First Premium granted by the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce in London', engraved by William Woollett [1735-178
After GEORGE SMITH OF CHICHESTER [1714-1776]

  • First Premium Landscape, 'The original Picture from which this Print was taken in the year 1760, obtained the First Premium granted by the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce in London', engraved by William Woollett [1735-178

Engraving and etching,

Italianate landscape with stream and bridge, on the foreground to right three men representing music, art and poetry, on the left bank a group around a fire. When the painting was first exhibited the 'London Chronicle' reviewer described it as 'the most pleasing beautiful landscape [he] ever saw' . William Woollett was considered the pre-eminent engraver of his generation. Provenance: Leggatt Bros.

Engraving and etching,

Italianate landscape with stream and bridge, on the foreground to right three men representing music, art and poetry, on the left bank a group around a fire. When the painting was first exhibited the 'London Chronicle' reviewer described it as 'the most pleasing beautiful landscape [he] ever saw' . William Woollett was considered the pre-eminent engraver of his generation. Provenance: Leggatt Bros.

Condition
Publication Published by J. Boydell, 1762. 18.5in x 22.5in
  • Product Code: RGW17475
  • Availability: In Stock

  • £500.00