Ancient Artifacts & Antiquities, May
Lot 655:
19th Hand Colored Stipple Engraving of Daniel Mendoza & Richard Humphreys by Joseph Grozer
Daniel Mendoza and Richard Humphreys were both renowned pugilists of the late 18th century. A portrait of them, created by Joseph Grozer and published by William Richardson in 1790, is part of the collection at the National Portrait Gallery. This is a Stipple engraving of the artwork done in the 1800’s of this 1790 original work. It is in excellent condition and professionally framed.A hand-colored stipple engraving is a type of printmaking technique that combines stipple engraving with hand-applied color. Stipple engraving itself is a method used to create tonal variations in an image by engraving a pattern of dots of different sizes and densities onto a printing plate. This technique allows for subtle shading and is particularly effective for reproducing chalk drawings and delicate portraits.Once the stipple engraving is printed, artists manually apply color to the print, often using watercolor or other pigments, to enhance the image and give it a more vibrant, lifelike appearance. This process was widely used in the 18th and 19th centuries, especially for decorative prints and book illustrations. Frame measures 23" by 20"
Condition: Authentic
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