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Belshazzar's Feast.
John Bull [John Martin] 1821.
Rare etching. Sheet size: 145 x 200mm (5¾ x 8"). Central vertical crease where folded as published.
A pamphlet etching inscribed 'John Bull 1821' (changed to from John Martin) which gave information, with arrow lines to guide the eye in sequence, to 28 of the various features of the biblical scene. William Collins, in whose glass factory Martin had worked from 1809 - 1811, sold the pamphlet whilst the original painting was exhibited at his premises. Collins changed the signature from 'J. Martin' to 'John Bull', the personification of the 'true' Englishman, representing the artist's patriotism.
Ex collection of Christopher Lennox-Boyd. The Prints of John Martin: Clark.
[Ref: 39571] £360.00
John Bull [John Martin] 1821.
Rare etching. Sheet size: 145 x 200mm (5¾ x 8"). Central vertical crease where folded as published.
A pamphlet etching inscribed 'John Bull 1821' (changed to from John Martin) which gave information, with arrow lines to guide the eye in sequence, to 28 of the various features of the biblical scene. William Collins, in whose glass factory Martin had worked from 1809 - 1811, sold the pamphlet whilst the original painting was exhibited at his premises. Collins changed the signature from 'J. Martin' to 'John Bull', the personification of the 'true' Englishman, representing the artist's patriotism.
Ex collection of Christopher Lennox-Boyd. The Prints of John Martin: Clark.
[Ref: 39571] £360.00
Glen Lynden.
[Painted & Engraved by John Martin.]
[London: Smith, Elder and Co., c1829.]
Mezzotint and etching. Sheet 75 x 125mm (3 x 5"). Trimmed close to image and around title, losing attribution.
An idyllic landscape, with a couple reclining in the foreground, high cliffs behind. An illustration to 'Friendship's Offering. A Literary Album, and Christmas and New Year's Present'.
Campbell & Wees: 81.
[Ref: 41308] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
[Painted & Engraved by John Martin.]
[London: Smith, Elder and Co., c1829.]
Mezzotint and etching. Sheet 75 x 125mm (3 x 5"). Trimmed close to image and around title, losing attribution.
An idyllic landscape, with a couple reclining in the foreground, high cliffs behind. An illustration to 'Friendship's Offering. A Literary Album, and Christmas and New Year's Present'.
Campbell & Wees: 81.
[Ref: 41308] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
The Destroying Angel. To the Rev'd Dr. Croly. &c.&c.&c. This plate is inscribed as a testimony to the esteem in which his genius and character are held. By his sincere friend, John Martin.
John Martin Del.t. Alfred Martin Sculp.t.
London published by J. Martin. 30 Allsop Terrace, New Road and Ackermann & Co. Strand.
Mezzotint with very large margins. Platemark: 490 x 380mm. (19¼ x15"). Light staining and foxing. Crease to top left corner of sheet. Title slightly faded.
A dramatic scene depicting the story of Passover. The Destroying Angel hovers over the Imperial Palace in Egypt, hurling lightning upon the city. Thousands of the bereaved inhabitants are seen crowding through the gates and spread over the plains. In the foreground, physicians work on preserving a corpse, whilst in the distance, the Pyramids stand before the luminous horizon, looking on at the scene of devestation before them. John Martin (1789 - 1854) executed 48 drawings for illustrations of the Bible, all of which were based on Old Testament subjects.
See Campbell, 'John Martin: Visionary Printmaker' p.157 for discussion of this print and John Martin's mezzotint of the subject, published shortly after.
[Ref: 30282] £320.00
John Martin Del.t. Alfred Martin Sculp.t.
London published by J. Martin. 30 Allsop Terrace, New Road and Ackermann & Co. Strand.
Mezzotint with very large margins. Platemark: 490 x 380mm. (19¼ x15"). Light staining and foxing. Crease to top left corner of sheet. Title slightly faded.
A dramatic scene depicting the story of Passover. The Destroying Angel hovers over the Imperial Palace in Egypt, hurling lightning upon the city. Thousands of the bereaved inhabitants are seen crowding through the gates and spread over the plains. In the foreground, physicians work on preserving a corpse, whilst in the distance, the Pyramids stand before the luminous horizon, looking on at the scene of devestation before them. John Martin (1789 - 1854) executed 48 drawings for illustrations of the Bible, all of which were based on Old Testament subjects.
See Campbell, 'John Martin: Visionary Printmaker' p.157 for discussion of this print and John Martin's mezzotint of the subject, published shortly after.
[Ref: 30282] £320.00
![[Horse Chestnut]](jpegs/39537.jpg)
[Horse Chestnut]
J Martin
[London, Published May 15th 1817 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand.]
Etching, sheet 330 x 270mm (13 x 10½"). Trimmed losing text. Crease; slight foxing.
Horse chestnut with two groups of figures, and deer, beneath. One of seven etchings contained in John Martin's (1789-1854) first commercial publication, 'Characters of Trees' (1817). The work contained no text, being simply a series of unnumbered prints advertised as a drawing book. According to Campbell, ''Horse Chestnut' is, without doubt, the most elaborate of the etchings produced for 'Characters of Trees''. Martin (1789 - 1854) is best known for his paintings and mezzotints of biblical subjects, in which capacity his hold on the popular imagination was unparalleled in its day. In the 20th century the influence of these works has continued to be felt- Martin's mezzotint of Belshazzar's Feast was the basis of the enormous Babylon set constructed for D.W. Griffith's film 'Intolerance' (1916).
C.W.5.
[Ref: 39537] £360.00
J Martin
[London, Published May 15th 1817 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand.]
Etching, sheet 330 x 270mm (13 x 10½"). Trimmed losing text. Crease; slight foxing.
Horse chestnut with two groups of figures, and deer, beneath. One of seven etchings contained in John Martin's (1789-1854) first commercial publication, 'Characters of Trees' (1817). The work contained no text, being simply a series of unnumbered prints advertised as a drawing book. According to Campbell, ''Horse Chestnut' is, without doubt, the most elaborate of the etchings produced for 'Characters of Trees''. Martin (1789 - 1854) is best known for his paintings and mezzotints of biblical subjects, in which capacity his hold on the popular imagination was unparalleled in its day. In the 20th century the influence of these works has continued to be felt- Martin's mezzotint of Belshazzar's Feast was the basis of the enormous Babylon set constructed for D.W. Griffith's film 'Intolerance' (1916).
C.W.5.
[Ref: 39537] £360.00
![[Pine]](jpegs/39538.jpg)
[Pine]
J Martin
[London, Published May 15th 1817 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand.]
Etching, sheet 380 x 235mm (15 x 9¼"). Trimmed losing text. Crease; slight foxing.
Pine with ruined castle and distant mountains beyond, with a contrast between the strong foreground and faint, distant background produced by a 'stopping out' technique during the biting of the copper plate. One of seven etchings contained in John Martin's (1789-1854) first commercial publication, 'Characters of Trees' (1817). The work contained no text, being simply a series of unnumbered prints advertised as a drawing book. A preparatory drawing is in the Courtauld Institute collection. Martin (1789 - 1854) is best known for his paintings and mezzotints of biblical subjects, in which capacity his hold on the popular imagination was unparalleled in its day. In the 20th century the influence of these works has continued to be felt- Martin's mezzotint of Belshazzar's Feast was the basis of the enormous Babylon set constructed for D.W. Griffith's film 'Intolerance' (1916).
C.W.8.
[Ref: 39538] £360.00
J Martin
[London, Published May 15th 1817 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand.]
Etching, sheet 380 x 235mm (15 x 9¼"). Trimmed losing text. Crease; slight foxing.
Pine with ruined castle and distant mountains beyond, with a contrast between the strong foreground and faint, distant background produced by a 'stopping out' technique during the biting of the copper plate. One of seven etchings contained in John Martin's (1789-1854) first commercial publication, 'Characters of Trees' (1817). The work contained no text, being simply a series of unnumbered prints advertised as a drawing book. A preparatory drawing is in the Courtauld Institute collection. Martin (1789 - 1854) is best known for his paintings and mezzotints of biblical subjects, in which capacity his hold on the popular imagination was unparalleled in its day. In the 20th century the influence of these works has continued to be felt- Martin's mezzotint of Belshazzar's Feast was the basis of the enormous Babylon set constructed for D.W. Griffith's film 'Intolerance' (1916).
C.W.8.
[Ref: 39538] £360.00
Book 1, Line 192. Proof. [Satan on the Burning Lake.]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & co.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1825.
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with large margins.
Satan on the Burning Lake; a fantastic image depicting Satan, with a helmet and spear, supporting himself on his shield, rolling on the fiery waves of a burning lake flowing among the rocks in a dark cavern, looking towards Beelzebub who flounders beside him. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 27
[Ref: 36905] £1,500.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & co.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1825.
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with large margins.
Satan on the Burning Lake; a fantastic image depicting Satan, with a helmet and spear, supporting himself on his shield, rolling on the fiery waves of a burning lake flowing among the rocks in a dark cavern, looking towards Beelzebub who flounders beside him. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 27
[Ref: 36905] £1,500.00
Book 1, Line 314. Proof. [Satan arousing the fallen Angels.]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & Coleman.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. [1825.]
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with large margins,
Satan arousing the fallen Angels; Satan on the right, is seen holding his spear with his arms raised, standing on a cliff overhanging the burning lake in a cavern of hell, rousing the fallen angels below, one of Martin's finest mezzotints. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 28
[Ref: 36907] £1,500.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & Coleman.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. [1825.]
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with large margins,
Satan arousing the fallen Angels; Satan on the right, is seen holding his spear with his arms raised, standing on a cliff overhanging the burning lake in a cavern of hell, rousing the fallen angels below, one of Martin's finest mezzotints. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 28
[Ref: 36907] £1,500.00
Book 2 Line 1. [Satan presiding at the Infernal Council]
J. Martin 1824. Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. J. Martin. 1824 [inscribed in plate].
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1825.
Mezzotint with etching. 200 x 270mm (8 x 10½"), with very large margins. Margins chipped and soiled. Staining top right margin.
Satan presiding at the Infernal Council; Satan, with his right arm raised, sitting on a throne set on a sphere, raised in the centre of a building crowded with rebel angels on tiered seats, lit by rings of light. One of Martin's finest mezzotints. One of a series of plates commissioned by American publisher Septimus Prowett to illustrate at edition of 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton (1608-74).
Balston 4 D. CW 54.
[Ref: 59355] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
J. Martin 1824. Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. J. Martin. 1824 [inscribed in plate].
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1825.
Mezzotint with etching. 200 x 270mm (8 x 10½"), with very large margins. Margins chipped and soiled. Staining top right margin.
Satan presiding at the Infernal Council; Satan, with his right arm raised, sitting on a throne set on a sphere, raised in the centre of a building crowded with rebel angels on tiered seats, lit by rings of light. One of Martin's finest mezzotints. One of a series of plates commissioned by American publisher Septimus Prowett to illustrate at edition of 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton (1608-74).
Balston 4 D. CW 54.
[Ref: 59355] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Book 2. line 727. [The Conflict between Satan and Death.]
J. Martin 1822. Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esqr.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching on india paper. Image 145 x 205mm (5¾ x 8"). Some spotting, trimmed within plate. Tatty lower edge.
Satan at the gates of Hell, standing on the left with his spear poised to strike Death, a dark monstrous figure, of whom only the crown, eyes, claw and spear are visible; meanwhile Sin, a woman whose snaky tail is hidden in her garment and the darkness, rushes between them with her arms outstretched, to stop Satan attacking his son. Plate to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. John Martin (1789 - 1854), history, landscape and biblical painter; his vast and sublime paintings of biblical, religious and literary themes were widely circulated as prints.
Balston p.286. Campbell+Wees 55.
[Ref: 22551] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
J. Martin 1822. Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esqr.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching on india paper. Image 145 x 205mm (5¾ x 8"). Some spotting, trimmed within plate. Tatty lower edge.
Satan at the gates of Hell, standing on the left with his spear poised to strike Death, a dark monstrous figure, of whom only the crown, eyes, claw and spear are visible; meanwhile Sin, a woman whose snaky tail is hidden in her garment and the darkness, rushes between them with her arms outstretched, to stop Satan attacking his son. Plate to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. John Martin (1789 - 1854), history, landscape and biblical painter; his vast and sublime paintings of biblical, religious and literary themes were widely circulated as prints.
Balston p.286. Campbell+Wees 55.
[Ref: 22551] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Book 2. line 727. [The Conflict between Satan and Death.]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esqr. [Signed 'J. Martin 1822' in plate.]
London, Published by Septimus Prowett 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching on india paper, 195 x 270mm (7¾ x 10¾"). Some light spotting, mostly to full margins.
Satan at the gates of Hell, standing on the left with his spear poised to strike Death, a dark monstrous figure, of whom only the crown, eyes, claw and spear are visible; meanwhile Sin, a woman whose snaky tail is hidden in her garment and the darkness, rushes between them with her arms outstretched, to stop Satan attacking his son. Plate to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. John Martin (1789 - 1854), history, landscape and biblical painter; his vast and sublime paintings of biblical, religious and literary themes were widely circulated as prints.
Balston p.286. Campbell+Wees 55.
[Ref: 22553] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esqr. [Signed 'J. Martin 1822' in plate.]
London, Published by Septimus Prowett 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching on india paper, 195 x 270mm (7¾ x 10¾"). Some light spotting, mostly to full margins.
Satan at the gates of Hell, standing on the left with his spear poised to strike Death, a dark monstrous figure, of whom only the crown, eyes, claw and spear are visible; meanwhile Sin, a woman whose snaky tail is hidden in her garment and the darkness, rushes between them with her arms outstretched, to stop Satan attacking his son. Plate to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. John Martin (1789 - 1854), history, landscape and biblical painter; his vast and sublime paintings of biblical, religious and literary themes were widely circulated as prints.
Balston p.286. Campbell+Wees 55.
[Ref: 22553] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Book 2. Line 727. [The Conflict between Satan and Death.]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & Coleman.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett. 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"). Trimmed on platemark.
Satan at the gates of Hell, standing on the left with his spear poised to strike Death, a dark monstrous figure, of whom only the crown, eyes, claw and spear are visible, while Sin, a woman whose snaky tail is hidden in her garment and the darkness, rushes between them with her arms outstretched, to stop Satan attacking his son. Illustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'
[Ref: 19309] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & Coleman.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett. 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"). Trimmed on platemark.
Satan at the gates of Hell, standing on the left with his spear poised to strike Death, a dark monstrous figure, of whom only the crown, eyes, claw and spear are visible, while Sin, a woman whose snaky tail is hidden in her garment and the darkness, rushes between them with her arms outstretched, to stop Satan attacking his son. Illustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'
[Ref: 19309] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Book 2. Line 727. [The Conflict between Satan and Death.]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett. 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching. 200 x 270mm (8 x 10½"), with very large margins. Crease in image on right, soiling in margins.
Satan at the gates of Hell, raising his spear to strike Death, a dark monstrous figure of whom only the crown, eyes, claw and spear are visible, while Sin, a woman whose snaky tail is hidden in her garment and the darkness, rushes between them with her arms outstretched, to stop Satan attacking his son. One of a series of plates commissioned by American publisher Septimus Prowett to illustrate at edition of 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton (1608-74).
Balston 4 D. CW 55.
[Ref: 59354] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett. 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching. 200 x 270mm (8 x 10½"), with very large margins. Crease in image on right, soiling in margins.
Satan at the gates of Hell, raising his spear to strike Death, a dark monstrous figure of whom only the crown, eyes, claw and spear are visible, while Sin, a woman whose snaky tail is hidden in her garment and the darkness, rushes between them with her arms outstretched, to stop Satan attacking his son. One of a series of plates commissioned by American publisher Septimus Prowett to illustrate at edition of 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton (1608-74).
Balston 4 D. CW 55.
[Ref: 59354] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
![Book 3, line 301 [Satan viewing the ascent to Heaven].](jpegs/58897.jpg)
Book 3, line 301 [Satan viewing the ascent to Heaven].
J. Martin 1824 [inside image]. Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825. Printed by Chatfield & C.o.
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 270 x 195mm (10½ x 7¾"), with very large margins.
Satan crouching on dark rocks (or clouds) on the left, holds his spear in his left hand and leans on his right hand and knee, looking back over his shoulder towards a broad staircase rising towards the shining gates of Heaven, where angels ascend. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. Line 301 is given to this image rather than 501 from which it is taken, likely to be a mistake made by a letter engraver rather than Martin himself. From the Imperial Folio Edition.
CW 57. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58897] £480.00
J. Martin 1824 [inside image]. Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825. Printed by Chatfield & C.o.
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 270 x 195mm (10½ x 7¾"), with very large margins.
Satan crouching on dark rocks (or clouds) on the left, holds his spear in his left hand and leans on his right hand and knee, looking back over his shoulder towards a broad staircase rising towards the shining gates of Heaven, where angels ascend. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. Line 301 is given to this image rather than 501 from which it is taken, likely to be a mistake made by a letter engraver rather than Martin himself. From the Imperial Folio Edition.
CW 57. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58897] £480.00
![Book 4 line 453 [Eve at the Fountain].](jpegs/58901.jpg)
Book 4 line 453 [Eve at the Fountain].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Eve stands at the edge of a pool, dipping one toe in the water, raising her hand to her head in surprise at her reflection, in a verdant landscape with banks of wild, overhanging trees, of all varieties. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio. Issued in Part IV of Prowett's smaller format edditions of Paradise Lost in the Summer of 1825.
CW 58. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58901] £480.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Eve stands at the edge of a pool, dipping one toe in the water, raising her hand to her head in surprise at her reflection, in a verdant landscape with banks of wild, overhanging trees, of all varieties. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio. Issued in Part IV of Prowett's smaller format edditions of Paradise Lost in the Summer of 1825.
CW 58. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58901] £480.00
![Book 4 line 502 [Satan Contemplating].](jpegs/58906.jpg)
Book 4 line 502 [Satan Contemplating].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1826. Printed by J. Lahee.
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Adam and Eve sit together in a gentle embrace on the left while Satan watches from behind a tall, gnarled tree. Behind them a lovely landscape that recedes into light. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio.
CW 59. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58906] £520.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1826. Printed by J. Lahee.
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Adam and Eve sit together in a gentle embrace on the left while Satan watches from behind a tall, gnarled tree. Behind them a lovely landscape that recedes into light. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio.
CW 59. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58906] £520.00
Book 4, Line 502. Proof. [Satan contemplating Adam and Eve in Paradise]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & Co.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1825.
Fine proof impression mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with wide margins. Foxing.
Satan contemplating Adam and Eve in Paradise; Adam and Eve sitting together on the left, watched by Satan who hides behind a tall tree in the right foreground, in a landscape with banks of trees on either side and a valley in the centre. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 35
[Ref: 36914] £750.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & Co.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1825.
Fine proof impression mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with wide margins. Foxing.
Satan contemplating Adam and Eve in Paradise; Adam and Eve sitting together on the left, watched by Satan who hides behind a tall tree in the right foreground, in a landscape with banks of trees on either side and a valley in the centre. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 35
[Ref: 36914] £750.00
Book 4 line 502. [Satan contemplating Adam and Eve in Paradise.]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esqr.
[London: S. Prowett, c.1825.]
Mezzotint with etching on india paper. Image 145 x 205mm. 5¾ x 8". Trimmed within plate.
Adam and Eve sitting together on the left, watched by Satan who hides behind a tall, gnarled tree in the right foreground, in a landscape with banks of trees on either side and a gentle valley between. Plate to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. John Martin (1789 - 1854), history, landscape and biblical painter; his vast and sublime paintings of biblical, religious and literary themes were widely circulated as prints.
Balston p.286. Campbell+Wees 59.
[Ref: 22550] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esqr.
[London: S. Prowett, c.1825.]
Mezzotint with etching on india paper. Image 145 x 205mm. 5¾ x 8". Trimmed within plate.
Adam and Eve sitting together on the left, watched by Satan who hides behind a tall, gnarled tree in the right foreground, in a landscape with banks of trees on either side and a gentle valley between. Plate to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. John Martin (1789 - 1854), history, landscape and biblical painter; his vast and sublime paintings of biblical, religious and literary themes were widely circulated as prints.
Balston p.286. Campbell+Wees 59.
[Ref: 22550] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Book 4. Line 502. [Satan contemplating Adam and Eve in Paradise.]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r Printed by J. Lahee. Proof.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett. 23, Old Bond Street, 1826.
Mezzotint with etching. 190 x 260mm. 7½ x 10¼". Repaired tears.
Adam and Eve sitting together on the left, watched by Satan who hides behind a tall gnarled tree in the right foreground; a landscape with banks of trees on either side of a gentle valley. Illustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'
Campbell & Wees: 59.
[Ref: 24045] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r Printed by J. Lahee. Proof.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett. 23, Old Bond Street, 1826.
Mezzotint with etching. 190 x 260mm. 7½ x 10¼". Repaired tears.
Adam and Eve sitting together on the left, watched by Satan who hides behind a tall gnarled tree in the right foreground; a landscape with banks of trees on either side of a gentle valley. Illustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'
Campbell & Wees: 59.
[Ref: 24045] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Book 4 line, 813. [Eve's Dream - Satan Aroused.]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r Printed by Chatfield & Co.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett. 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching. 258 x 350mm (10¼ x 13¾"). Trimmed on the plate mark
Satan springing up with his shield raised behind his head, grasping his spear, starting back to right, driven from his disguise as a toad at the touch of a spear by Ithuriel who stands on the left with Zephon, whilst Adam and Eve sleep in the background. Illustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'.
[Ref: 19311] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r Printed by Chatfield & Co.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett. 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching. 258 x 350mm (10¼ x 13¾"). Trimmed on the plate mark
Satan springing up with his shield raised behind his head, grasping his spear, starting back to right, driven from his disguise as a toad at the touch of a spear by Ithuriel who stands on the left with Zephon, whilst Adam and Eve sleep in the background. Illustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'.
[Ref: 19311] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Book 4 line 813. [Eve's Dream - Satan Aroused.]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r Printed by Chatfield & Co.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett. 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching. 200 x 270mm (8 x 10½"), with very large margins. Crease on left through image, margins worn and stained.
Satan springing up with his shield raised behind his head, grasping his spear, starting back to right, driven from his disguise as a toad at the touch of a spear by Ithuriel who stands on the left with Zephon, whilst Adam and Eve sleep in the background. From a series of plates commissioned by American publisher Septimus Prowett to illustrate at edition of 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton (1608-74).
Balston 4 D. CW 60.
[Ref: 59356] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r Printed by Chatfield & Co.
London, Published by Septimus Prowett. 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Mezzotint with etching. 200 x 270mm (8 x 10½"), with very large margins. Crease on left through image, margins worn and stained.
Satan springing up with his shield raised behind his head, grasping his spear, starting back to right, driven from his disguise as a toad at the touch of a spear by Ithuriel who stands on the left with Zephon, whilst Adam and Eve sleep in the background. From a series of plates commissioned by American publisher Septimus Prowett to illustrate at edition of 'Paradise Lost' by John Milton (1608-74).
Balston 4 D. CW 60.
[Ref: 59356] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
![Book 4. line 866 [The Angels guarding Paradise at night].](jpegs/4108.jpg)
Book 4. line 866 [The Angels guarding Paradise at night].
Designed & Engraved by John Martin Esqr.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825. Printed by Chatfield & Co.
Mezzotint with etching, lettered proof. Image 140 x 203mm. Trimmed inside plate.
Published by Septimus Prowett for John Milton's 'Paradise Lost', Book IV. 'Proof' inscribed lower right.
Campbell: CW 37.
[Ref: 4108] £650.00
Designed & Engraved by John Martin Esqr.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825. Printed by Chatfield & Co.
Mezzotint with etching, lettered proof. Image 140 x 203mm. Trimmed inside plate.
Published by Septimus Prowett for John Milton's 'Paradise Lost', Book IV. 'Proof' inscribed lower right.
Campbell: CW 37.
[Ref: 4108] £650.00
Book 4, Line 866. Proof. [The Angels guarding Paradise at night.]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1826.
Fine proof impression mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with wide margins. Light foxing in margins.
The Angels guarding Paradise at night; an angel with a helmet and spear standing on a clifftop, shining with light in the darkness, with several smaller spirits around it, keeping watch, with Paradise below, the moon and stars above and a small patch of light among the trees where other angels keep watch on land, to the lower left. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 37.
[Ref: 36916] £750.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1826.
Fine proof impression mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with wide margins. Light foxing in margins.
The Angels guarding Paradise at night; an angel with a helmet and spear standing on a clifftop, shining with light in the darkness, with several smaller spirits around it, keeping watch, with Paradise below, the moon and stars above and a small patch of light among the trees where other angels keep watch on land, to the lower left. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 37.
[Ref: 36916] £750.00
![Book 4, line 886 [Angels guarding Paradise at Night].](jpegs/58895.jpg)
Book 4, line 886 [Angels guarding Paradise at Night].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825 Printed by Chatfield & C.o
Mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
An angel equipped with a helmet and spear stands on a clifftop, shining with light in the darkness, with several smaller spirits around it, keeping watch, with Paradise below, the moon and stars above and a small patch of light among the trees where other angels keep watch on land. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From Part V of Prowett's smaller Paradise Lost publications. From the Imperial Folio Edition.
CW 61. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58895] £320.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825 Printed by Chatfield & C.o
Mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
An angel equipped with a helmet and spear stands on a clifftop, shining with light in the darkness, with several smaller spirits around it, keeping watch, with Paradise below, the moon and stars above and a small patch of light among the trees where other angels keep watch on land. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From Part V of Prowett's smaller Paradise Lost publications. From the Imperial Folio Edition.
CW 61. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58895] £320.00
Book 5, Line 136. Proof. [Paradise - Adam and Eve - The Morning Hymn]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
Published 1825 by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street.
Mezzotint. Proof impression. Fine impression; T. Dupuy watermark. Platemark: 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"); sheet size: 318 x 426mm (12½ x 16 ¾"). Large margins. Light foxing.
Paradise - Adam and Eve - The Morning Hymn; a view of Paradise, with a lake in the centre, trees on the opposite bank, surrounded by woods behind. Swans are seen on the water, preparing to fly, with Adam and Eve to the left, bowing in prayer, as sunlight breaks across the horizon. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 38
[Ref: 36917] £900.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
Published 1825 by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street.
Mezzotint. Proof impression. Fine impression; T. Dupuy watermark. Platemark: 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"); sheet size: 318 x 426mm (12½ x 16 ¾"). Large margins. Light foxing.
Paradise - Adam and Eve - The Morning Hymn; a view of Paradise, with a lake in the centre, trees on the opposite bank, surrounded by woods behind. Swans are seen on the water, preparing to fly, with Adam and Eve to the left, bowing in prayer, as sunlight breaks across the horizon. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 38
[Ref: 36917] £900.00
![Book 5. line 136. [Paradise- Adam and Eve - The Morning Hymn].](jpegs/58908.jpg)
Book 5. line 136. [Paradise- Adam and Eve - The Morning Hymn].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, Printed by J. Lahee. [n.d. c.1825]
Mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
A view of Paradise, with a lake in the centre, trees forming a pyramid on the opposite bank, ringed by woods behind, swans on the water, preparing to fly. Adam and Eve to left, on a low hill with tall trees and weeping willows at the edge of the lake behind them, bowing in prayer, as the sunlight breaks across the horizon. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio.
CW 62. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58908] £360.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, Printed by J. Lahee. [n.d. c.1825]
Mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
A view of Paradise, with a lake in the centre, trees forming a pyramid on the opposite bank, ringed by woods behind, swans on the water, preparing to fly. Adam and Eve to left, on a low hill with tall trees and weeping willows at the edge of the lake behind them, bowing in prayer, as the sunlight breaks across the horizon. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio.
CW 62. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58908] £360.00
Book 5, Line 308. Proof. [Paradise - with the Approach of the Archangel Raphael]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
Published 1825 by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street.
Fine proof impression mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with wide margins. Light foxing in margins.
Paradise - with the Approach of the Archangel Raphael; a scene in the Garden of Eden, with Adam and Eve pointing towards the Archangel visible amongst the trees in the distance. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 39.
[Ref: 36918] £750.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
Published 1825 by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street.
Fine proof impression mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with wide margins. Light foxing in margins.
Paradise - with the Approach of the Archangel Raphael; a scene in the Garden of Eden, with Adam and Eve pointing towards the Archangel visible amongst the trees in the distance. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 39.
[Ref: 36918] £750.00
![Book 5 Line 308. [Paradise - with the Approach of the Archangel Raphael]](jpegs/58914.jpg)
Book 5 Line 308. [Paradise - with the Approach of the Archangel Raphael]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. [n.d. c.1825]
Mezzotint with etching. Plate 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with very large margins.
Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden, are shocked by the emergence of the Archangel Raphael coming through the trees. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms.
CW 63. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58914] £350.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. [n.d. c.1825]
Mezzotint with etching. Plate 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with very large margins.
Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden, are shocked by the emergence of the Archangel Raphael coming through the trees. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms.
CW 63. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58914] £350.00
Book 5, Line 519. Proof. [Raphael conversing with Adam and Eve]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1826.
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with large margins. Very slight cockling in centre.
Raphael conversing with Adam and Eve; the Archangel Raphael sitting with Adam and Eve, gesturing as he talks to them, at the mouth of a mossy cave in lower left, with tall trees on the higher ground above. It appears that no 'formal' lettered proofs were issued of this mezzotint and only a very few impressions with the scratched 'proof', such as this example, seem to have been pulled. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 40
[Ref: 36921] £1,500.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1826.
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with large margins. Very slight cockling in centre.
Raphael conversing with Adam and Eve; the Archangel Raphael sitting with Adam and Eve, gesturing as he talks to them, at the mouth of a mossy cave in lower left, with tall trees on the higher ground above. It appears that no 'formal' lettered proofs were issued of this mezzotint and only a very few impressions with the scratched 'proof', such as this example, seem to have been pulled. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 40
[Ref: 36921] £1,500.00
![Book 5 line 519 [Rapahel conversing with Adam and Eve].](jpegs/58904.jpg)
Book 5 line 519 [Rapahel conversing with Adam and Eve].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1826. Printed by J. Lahee.
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Adam, Eve and the Archangel Raphael sit in the mouth of a mossy cave chatting, Raphael gestures while doing so. Against a beautiful landscape background sloping towards a lake which recedes into a bright light. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. One of the only two subjects amongst Martin's Paradise Lost engravings to repeat the design of an earlier painting, however in reverse. From the Imperial Folio.
CW 64. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58904] £420.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1826. Printed by J. Lahee.
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Adam, Eve and the Archangel Raphael sit in the mouth of a mossy cave chatting, Raphael gestures while doing so. Against a beautiful landscape background sloping towards a lake which recedes into a bright light. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. One of the only two subjects amongst Martin's Paradise Lost engravings to repeat the design of an earlier painting, however in reverse. From the Imperial Folio.
CW 64. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58904] £420.00
Book 7, Line 339. Proof. [Creation of Light]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Charfield & Coleman.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1825.
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with large margins. Foxing.
The Creation of Light; a dramatic image of God dividing night and day, his image seen in the sky above the sea. Martin exhibited a large oil painting of this subject entitled 'The Creation' at the Society of Britsh Artists in 1825. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 41.
[Ref: 36919] £1,500.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Charfield & Coleman.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1825.
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with large margins. Foxing.
The Creation of Light; a dramatic image of God dividing night and day, his image seen in the sky above the sea. Martin exhibited a large oil painting of this subject entitled 'The Creation' at the Society of Britsh Artists in 1825. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 41.
[Ref: 36919] £1,500.00
![Book 7 line 339 [Creation of Light].](jpegs/58900.jpg)
Book 7 line 339 [Creation of Light].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825. Printed by Chatfield & Coleman.
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
God dividing night and day, his ghostly image can be seen in the sky above the sea. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio Edition.
CW 65. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58900] £420.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825. Printed by Chatfield & Coleman.
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
God dividing night and day, his ghostly image can be seen in the sky above the sea. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio Edition.
CW 65. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58900] £420.00
Book 9, Line 780. Proof. [Satan tempting Eve]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1826.
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with wide margins. Remainder of Printer's name in right of title area very faint.
Satan tempting Eve; Eve standing under a tree at the edge of a pool, reaching up with one hand to hold a bough, around which Satan, disguised as a serpent, is entwined, holding an apple in the other, listening to the snake. An early proof impressions such as this example, is considered amongst the most beautiful and atmospheric of Martin's 'Paradise Lost' mezzotints. It appears that no 'formal' lettered proofs were issued of this mezzotint and only a very few impressions with the scratched 'proof', such as this example, seem to have been pulled. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 42.
[Ref: 36920] £1,500.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1826.
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with wide margins. Remainder of Printer's name in right of title area very faint.
Satan tempting Eve; Eve standing under a tree at the edge of a pool, reaching up with one hand to hold a bough, around which Satan, disguised as a serpent, is entwined, holding an apple in the other, listening to the snake. An early proof impressions such as this example, is considered amongst the most beautiful and atmospheric of Martin's 'Paradise Lost' mezzotints. It appears that no 'formal' lettered proofs were issued of this mezzotint and only a very few impressions with the scratched 'proof', such as this example, seem to have been pulled. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 42.
[Ref: 36920] £1,500.00
![Book 9 Line 780. [Satan tempting Eve]](jpegs/58911.jpg)
Book 9 Line 780. [Satan tempting Eve]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & Co.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1826.
Fine mezzotint with etching. Fully lettered proof. Plate 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with very large margins.
Satan tempting Eve; Eve standing under a tree at the edge of a pool, reaching up with one hand to hold a bough, around which Satan, disguised as a serpent, is entwined, holding an apple in the other, listening to the snake. From a series of large size issue illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a commission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms.
CW 42. Balston 9a4(A).
[Ref: 58911] £650.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & Co.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1826.
Fine mezzotint with etching. Fully lettered proof. Plate 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with very large margins.
Satan tempting Eve; Eve standing under a tree at the edge of a pool, reaching up with one hand to hold a bough, around which Satan, disguised as a serpent, is entwined, holding an apple in the other, listening to the snake. From a series of large size issue illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a commission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms.
CW 42. Balston 9a4(A).
[Ref: 58911] £650.00
![Book 1 Line 710. [Pandemonium]](jpegs/58912.jpg)
Book 1 Line 710. [Pandemonium]
J. Martin .1824 [within image]. Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1825.
Mezzotint with etching, on 19th century watermarked paper, plate 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with very large margins. Repaired tear bottom right margin.
Satan stands on a cliff in the foreground, holding his spear, inciting hordes of angels assembled on the rocks below him to rebel, gesturing with his right hand towards the city of pandemonium, with a dome looming in the darkness behind thick, fortified walls. From a series of large size issue illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms.
CW 29. Balston 9a4(A).
[Ref: 58912] £650.00
J. Martin .1824 [within image]. Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23 Old Bond Street. 1825.
Mezzotint with etching, on 19th century watermarked paper, plate 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with very large margins. Repaired tear bottom right margin.
Satan stands on a cliff in the foreground, holding his spear, inciting hordes of angels assembled on the rocks below him to rebel, gesturing with his right hand towards the city of pandemonium, with a dome looming in the darkness behind thick, fortified walls. From a series of large size issue illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms.
CW 29. Balston 9a4(A).
[Ref: 58912] £650.00
Book 10, Line 312 & 347. Proof. [Bridge over Chaos]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & co.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1826.
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with large margins. Light foxing in margins.
Bridge over Chaos; a powerful and mysterious image depicting the underworld, considered Martin's finest mezzotint. A bridge is suspended over the bottomless abyss of Chaos, with the figures of Satan, Sin and Death looking in awe of this new creation. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 45
[Ref: 36902] £1,500.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & co.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1826.
Rare proof mezzotint. 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with large margins. Light foxing in margins.
Bridge over Chaos; a powerful and mysterious image depicting the underworld, considered Martin's finest mezzotint. A bridge is suspended over the bottomless abyss of Chaos, with the figures of Satan, Sin and Death looking in awe of this new creation. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 45
[Ref: 36902] £1,500.00
![Book 10. line _863 [Adam Reproving Eve].](jpegs/4105.jpg)
Book 10. line _863 [Adam Reproving Eve].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esqr.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row, 1826. Printed by Chatfield & Co.
Mezzotint with etching. Image 142 x 204mm. Trimmed inside plate.
Campbell: CW 46.
[Ref: 4105] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esqr.
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row, 1826. Printed by Chatfield & Co.
Mezzotint with etching. Image 142 x 204mm. Trimmed inside plate.
Campbell: CW 46.
[Ref: 4105] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
![Book 10, Line 863. [Adam reproving Eve]](jpegs/58913.jpg)
Book 10, Line 863. [Adam reproving Eve]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1826.
Fine mezzotint, with etching. Platemark: 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with very large margins. Repaired tears in margins.
Adam reproving Eve; Adam standing on the left, clothed in animal skins, is seen raising his left arm as he reproves Eve, who kneels in front of him, covering her face with her hands and hair. From a series of large size issue illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
CW 46. Balston 9a4(A).
[Ref: 58913] £650.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1826.
Fine mezzotint, with etching. Platemark: 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"), with very large margins. Repaired tears in margins.
Adam reproving Eve; Adam standing on the left, clothed in animal skins, is seen raising his left arm as he reproves Eve, who kneels in front of him, covering her face with her hands and hair. From a series of large size issue illustrating John Milton's (1608-1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
CW 46. Balston 9a4(A).
[Ref: 58913] £650.00
Book 10, Line 863. Proof. [Adam reproving Eve]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1826.
Mezzotint. Proof impression. Fine impression. Platemark: 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"); sheet size: 318 x 426mm (12½ x 16 ¾"). Large margins. Light foxing.
Adam reproving Eve; Adam standing on the left, clothed in animal skins, is seen raising his left arm as he reproves Eve, who kneels in front of him, covering her face with her hands and hair. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608–1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 46
[Ref: 36901] £550.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by J. Lahee.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1826.
Mezzotint. Proof impression. Fine impression. Platemark: 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"); sheet size: 318 x 426mm (12½ x 16 ¾"). Large margins. Light foxing.
Adam reproving Eve; Adam standing on the left, clothed in animal skins, is seen raising his left arm as he reproves Eve, who kneels in front of him, covering her face with her hands and hair. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608–1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 46
[Ref: 36901] £550.00
![Book 10, line_ 863 [Adam reproving Eve].](jpegs/58896.jpg)
Book 10, line_ 863 [Adam reproving Eve].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row, 1826. Printed by Chatfield & C.o
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Adam stands on the left, raises his left arm as he reprimands Eve, who kneels in front of him, covering her face with her hands and her hair, both are clothed in animal skins. A gnarled tree to the left of them, and the luxuriant landscape of Paradise immersed in gloom in the background. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio Edition.
CW 70. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58896] £350.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row, 1826. Printed by Chatfield & C.o
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Adam stands on the left, raises his left arm as he reprimands Eve, who kneels in front of him, covering her face with her hands and her hair, both are clothed in animal skins. A gnarled tree to the left of them, and the luxuriant landscape of Paradise immersed in gloom in the background. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio Edition.
CW 70. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58896] £350.00
Book 11, Line 78. Proof. [Heaven, The Rivers of Bliss]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & co.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1825.
Mezzotint. Proof impression. Fine impression. Platemark: 255 x 350mm (10 x 14"); sheet size: 318 x 426mm (12 x 16"). Large margins. Light foxing.
Heaven, The Rivers of Bliss; A trumpet has been sounded in Heaven to call the angels to witness a proclamation from God. Two angels, one playing a harp, the other, a trumpet, are seen on a rock in the foreground, with a lake surrounded by trees and hills behind, wiith groups of angels on the banks. An opposing illustration to Pandemonium (CW: 29) Ref: 36908. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608–1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 47.
[Ref: 36900] £1,150.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & co.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1825.
Mezzotint. Proof impression. Fine impression. Platemark: 255 x 350mm (10 x 14"); sheet size: 318 x 426mm (12 x 16"). Large margins. Light foxing.
Heaven, The Rivers of Bliss; A trumpet has been sounded in Heaven to call the angels to witness a proclamation from God. Two angels, one playing a harp, the other, a trumpet, are seen on a rock in the foreground, with a lake surrounded by trees and hills behind, wiith groups of angels on the banks. An opposing illustration to Pandemonium (CW: 29) Ref: 36908. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608–1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 47.
[Ref: 36900] £1,150.00
Book 11, Line 226. Proof. [The approach of the Archangel Michael]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & co.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1826.
Mezzotint. Proof impression. Fine impression. Platemark: 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"); sheet size: 318 x 426mm (12½ x 16¾"). Large margins. Light foxing.
The approach of the Archangel Michael; Adam and Eve, clothed in animal skins, are seen standing in Paradise. Adam holds Eve by the arm as they look towards a light breaking behind a tree covered mountain in the distance to the right, heralding the approach of the archangel. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608–1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 48.
[Ref: 36899] £480.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r. Printed by Chatfield & co.
Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row. 1826.
Mezzotint. Proof impression. Fine impression. Platemark: 255 x 350mm (10 x 13¾"); sheet size: 318 x 426mm (12½ x 16¾"). Large margins. Light foxing.
The approach of the Archangel Michael; Adam and Eve, clothed in animal skins, are seen standing in Paradise. Adam holds Eve by the arm as they look towards a light breaking behind a tree covered mountain in the distance to the right, heralding the approach of the archangel. Fully lettered proof impression. From a series of prints illustrating John Milton's (1608–1674) 'Paradise Lost', first published in 1667, consisting of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Begun by early 1824, this series of engravings was the result of a comission from a little known American publisher Septimus Prowett, who approached Martin to produce mezzotint illustrations to accompany an issue of Milton's text. Prowett's publication was released in four different proof forms; this print is from the 'Imperial Folio Edition' but not bound up at publication time.
Balston 94. (a) 4. CW: 48.
[Ref: 36899] £480.00
![Book 11, line 226 [Approach of the Archangel Michael]](jpegs/23422.jpg)
Book 11, line 226 [Approach of the Archangel Michael]
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London. Published by Septimus Prowett 62 Paternoster Row, 1826. Printed by Chatfield & Co
Mezzotint with drypoint, platemark 255 x 355mm (10 x 14"). Some foxing, mount burn, repaired holes.
Fully lettered proof. Adam & Eve awed by the approach of Michael, from a series of twenty-four prints made by John Martin illustrating John Milton's epic poem 'Paradise Lost'.
C.W. 48
[Ref: 23422] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London. Published by Septimus Prowett 62 Paternoster Row, 1826. Printed by Chatfield & Co
Mezzotint with drypoint, platemark 255 x 355mm (10 x 14"). Some foxing, mount burn, repaired holes.
Fully lettered proof. Adam & Eve awed by the approach of Michael, from a series of twenty-four prints made by John Martin illustrating John Milton's epic poem 'Paradise Lost'.
C.W. 48
[Ref: 23422] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
![Book 11, line 226 [Approach of the Archangel Michael].](jpegs/58894.jpg)
Book 11, line 226 [Approach of the Archangel Michael].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row, 1826. Printed by Chatfield & C.o
Mezzotint with etching, 19th century watermark EVD? plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Adam and Eve, clothed in animal skins, standing on a height in Paradise, a gnarled tree on the left, Adam holding Eve by the arm and looking over his shoulder towards a shocking light breaking behind a tree-covered mountain in the distance to right, heralding the approach of the archangel. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio Edition.
CW 72. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58894] £380.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 62 Paternoster Row, 1826. Printed by Chatfield & C.o
Mezzotint with etching, 19th century watermark EVD? plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Adam and Eve, clothed in animal skins, standing on a height in Paradise, a gnarled tree on the left, Adam holding Eve by the arm and looking over his shoulder towards a shocking light breaking behind a tree-covered mountain in the distance to right, heralding the approach of the archangel. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio Edition.
CW 72. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58894] £380.00
![Book 11, line 78 [Heaven - the Rivers of Bliss].](jpegs/58899.jpg)
Book 11, line 78 [Heaven - the Rivers of Bliss].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Two angels on a rock in the foreground create music, one plays a harp, the other a trumpet. In the midground a beautiful lake surrounded by trees and hills, with groups of angels on the banks. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio Edition. Published in the third part of Prowett's smaller edditions of Paradise Lost, prior to the large plate of this subject (CW 47).
CW 71.Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58899] £420.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 23, Old Bond Street, 1825.
Fine mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Two angels on a rock in the foreground create music, one plays a harp, the other a trumpet. In the midground a beautiful lake surrounded by trees and hills, with groups of angels on the banks. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio Edition. Published in the third part of Prowett's smaller edditions of Paradise Lost, prior to the large plate of this subject (CW 47).
CW 71.Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58899] £420.00
![Book 12, line 641. [Adam and Eve driven out of Paradise].](jpegs/58909.jpg)
Book 12, line 641. [Adam and Eve driven out of Paradise].
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 62, Paternoster Row. Printed by Chatfield & C.o. [n.d. c.1827]
Mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Adam and Eve cast out of Paradise into the night of a dark desolate rocky landscape. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio.
CW 73. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58909] £360.00
Designed & Engraved by J. Martin Esq.r
London Published by Septimus Prowett, 62, Paternoster Row. Printed by Chatfield & C.o. [n.d. c.1827]
Mezzotint with etching, plate 195 x 270mm (7¾x 10½"), with very large margins.
Adam and Eve cast out of Paradise into the night of a dark desolate rocky landscape. llustration to John Milton's 'Paradise Lost'. From the Imperial Folio.
CW 73. Balston 9a4(C).
[Ref: 58909] £360.00