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A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
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Columbus Breaking the Egg.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. 160 x 235mm (6¼ x 9¼''). Trimmed to plate at top.
A print after a scene by William Hogarth which shows Christopher Columbus demonstrating, having cracked an egg in order to make it stand, that a discovery appears simple only after an inventive mind has made it known. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
After BM Satire 3192.
[Ref: 55382] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. 160 x 235mm (6¼ x 9¼''). Trimmed to plate at top.
A print after a scene by William Hogarth which shows Christopher Columbus demonstrating, having cracked an egg in order to make it stand, that a discovery appears simple only after an inventive mind has made it known. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
After BM Satire 3192.
[Ref: 55382] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Columbus Breaking the Egg.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching with hand colour. Sheet 190 x 260mm (7½ x 10¼'').
A print after a scene by William Hogarth which shows Christopher Columbus demonstrating, having cracked an egg in order to make it stand, that a discovery appears simple only after an inventive mind has made it known. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
After BM Satire 3192.
[Ref: 54535] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching with hand colour. Sheet 190 x 260mm (7½ x 10¼'').
A print after a scene by William Hogarth which shows Christopher Columbus demonstrating, having cracked an egg in order to make it stand, that a discovery appears simple only after an inventive mind has made it known. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
After BM Satire 3192.
[Ref: 54535] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Country Crier Oyes Oyes! This is to give notice. That Atice Grant has lost from out her Sty last night at 25 minutes past 10 O Clock two pigs the one a black un tother Caroty, whoe'er bring un to the said Alice Grant _ Or give inflamation where the stoln or strayed shall have her thanks and the first suckling pig from the Breed of Old Nanny at Lammas day next _ God save the King.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 190 x 250mm (7½ x 9¾).
The crier, his mouth wide open, with an angry expression, shakes his bell making announcement in the faces of three shocked locals. He wears a long old-fashioned coat, broad cocked hat, wig and holds a cane. On his left a complacent onlooker holds a pitchfork. A path leads to a farmhouse . William Davison of Alnwick (1780-1858), print publisher and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived, produced a number of naive popular prints between 1812 and 1817, usually based on other prints.
[Ref: 54526] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 190 x 250mm (7½ x 9¾).
The crier, his mouth wide open, with an angry expression, shakes his bell making announcement in the faces of three shocked locals. He wears a long old-fashioned coat, broad cocked hat, wig and holds a cane. On his left a complacent onlooker holds a pitchfork. A path leads to a farmhouse . William Davison of Alnwick (1780-1858), print publisher and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived, produced a number of naive popular prints between 1812 and 1817, usually based on other prints.
[Ref: 54526] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Country Sport.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. 170 x 235mm (6¾ x 9½"), with large margins.
Man and boy chasing a pig in vicinity of an alehouse. Another man lays sprawled on the floor, presmably having failed in an attempt to do likewise. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
[Ref: 43836] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. 170 x 235mm (6¾ x 9½"), with large margins.
Man and boy chasing a pig in vicinity of an alehouse. Another man lays sprawled on the floor, presmably having failed in an attempt to do likewise. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
[Ref: 43836] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
Curate going on duty.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 190 x 260mm (7½ x 10¼).
Three men grin in the doorway of an inn watching a curate riding off to work. William Davison of Alnwick (1780-1858), print publisher and pharmacist, produced a number of naive popular prints between 1812 and 1817, usually based on other prints.
[Ref: 54527] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 190 x 260mm (7½ x 10¼).
Three men grin in the doorway of an inn watching a curate riding off to work. William Davison of Alnwick (1780-1858), print publisher and pharmacist, produced a number of naive popular prints between 1812 and 1817, usually based on other prints.
[Ref: 54527] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
The Distrest Poet.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 190 x 260mm (7½ x 10¼).
A man sits in a poorly furnished room penning verses at a table. A bed rests against the wall at right, with a chamberpot visible beside it; a broken chair stands at left, and a coat and hat, shelf of books, and framed picture of Fame atop Parnassus all hang on the back wall. William Davison of Alnwick (1780-1858), print publisher and pharmacist, produced a number of naive popular prints between 1812 and 1817, usually based on other prints.
[Ref: 54525] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 190 x 260mm (7½ x 10¼).
A man sits in a poorly furnished room penning verses at a table. A bed rests against the wall at right, with a chamberpot visible beside it; a broken chair stands at left, and a coat and hat, shelf of books, and framed picture of Fame atop Parnassus all hang on the back wall. William Davison of Alnwick (1780-1858), print publisher and pharmacist, produced a number of naive popular prints between 1812 and 1817, usually based on other prints.
[Ref: 54525] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
The Blessing.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 180 x 260mm (7¼ x 10¼).
A Jewish man sitting at a table with a cat drinking out of his bowl; picture of Calvary (Golgotha) hanging on the wall behind. William Davison of Alnwick (1780-1858), print publisher and pharmacist, produced a number of naive popular prints between 1812 and 1817, usually based on other prints.
[Ref: 54524] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 180 x 260mm (7¼ x 10¼).
A Jewish man sitting at a table with a cat drinking out of his bowl; picture of Calvary (Golgotha) hanging on the wall behind. William Davison of Alnwick (1780-1858), print publisher and pharmacist, produced a number of naive popular prints between 1812 and 1817, usually based on other prints.
[Ref: 54524] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Old Maids Petition.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching. Sheet 180 x 260mm (7¼ x 10¼).
An ugly old maid kneeling at a desk in prayer. A man peeps on her through gap in the rafters. Signs read "love in a village", "cupids revenge" on door and wall. By William Davison of Alnwick (1780-1858), print publisher and pharmacist, produced a number of naive popular prints between 1812 and 1817, usually based on other prints.
[Ref: 54529] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching. Sheet 180 x 260mm (7¼ x 10¼).
An ugly old maid kneeling at a desk in prayer. A man peeps on her through gap in the rafters. Signs read "love in a village", "cupids revenge" on door and wall. By William Davison of Alnwick (1780-1858), print publisher and pharmacist, produced a number of naive popular prints between 1812 and 1817, usually based on other prints.
[Ref: 54529] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
The Politician.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching, sheet 180 x 265mm (7 x 10½"). Crease lower right.
A politician sits at his desk, reading by candlelight; maps of France, Spain and Germany, and North and South America. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
[Ref: 45887] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching, sheet 180 x 265mm (7 x 10½"). Crease lower right.
A politician sits at his desk, reading by candlelight; maps of France, Spain and Germany, and North and South America. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
[Ref: 45887] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
The Politician.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching, sheet 170 x 240mm (6¾ x 9½"). Small tears repaired with acid free tape. Creasing top left corner, outside image.
A politician sits at his desk, reading by candlelight; wall maps of France, Spain and Germany, and North and South America hang from the walls. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
[Ref: 62865] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching, sheet 170 x 240mm (6¾ x 9½"). Small tears repaired with acid free tape. Creasing top left corner, outside image.
A politician sits at his desk, reading by candlelight; wall maps of France, Spain and Germany, and North and South America hang from the walls. Etching published by William Davison, publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick after the Northumberland town where he lived. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures often based on better known prints.
[Ref: 62865] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)