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Ax About.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching. Sheet 260 x 185mm (10¼ x 7½"). Cut to plate on right side.
A stout balding man holds a smoking pipe. His arms are folded over a table and looks over his shoulder. By William Davison (1780 - 1858), publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures, amusing if somewhat crudely executed plates often based on better known prints. Peter Isaac suggests that the majority date to about 1816.
[Ref: 54521] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick [n.d., c.1815].
Etching. Sheet 260 x 185mm (10¼ x 7½"). Cut to plate on right side.
A stout balding man holds a smoking pipe. His arms are folded over a table and looks over his shoulder. By William Davison (1780 - 1858), publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures, amusing if somewhat crudely executed plates often based on better known prints. Peter Isaac suggests that the majority date to about 1816.
[Ref: 54521] £70.00 (£84.00 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)
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)
Economy.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 180 x 260mm (7 x 10¼").
A man and his son walk barefoot towards an inn. The man carries a stick with his belongings tied to it. The son carries a small sack on his back. By William Davison (1780 - 1858), publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures, amusing if somewhat crudely executed plates often based on better known prints. Peter Isaac suggests that the majority date to about 1816.
Not in BM Satires but 1948,0214.893.
[Ref: 54519] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 180 x 260mm (7 x 10¼").
A man and his son walk barefoot towards an inn. The man carries a stick with his belongings tied to it. The son carries a small sack on his back. By William Davison (1780 - 1858), publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures, amusing if somewhat crudely executed plates often based on better known prints. Peter Isaac suggests that the majority date to about 1816.
Not in BM Satires but 1948,0214.893.
[Ref: 54519] £70.00 (£84.00 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 Misfortune.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 190 x 255mm (7½ x 10").
A satirical farmyard scene. Two horses have become skittish causing two people to fall from a carriage. One horse rears while a man grapples with the other. A sow and her piglets run away in fear. A mother and her two children in a cart watch the scene unfold. There are church spires in the distance.
Not in BM Satires but 1991-0615-70.
[Ref: 54518] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 190 x 255mm (7½ x 10").
A satirical farmyard scene. Two horses have become skittish causing two people to fall from a carriage. One horse rears while a man grapples with the other. A sow and her piglets run away in fear. A mother and her two children in a cart watch the scene unfold. There are church spires in the distance.
Not in BM Satires but 1991-0615-70.
[Ref: 54518] £70.00 (£84.00 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)
Snuff and Twopenny.
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 260 x 180mm (10¼ x 7¼"). Cut to plate on left side. Stain in top left margin goes into the plate mark.
An old woman wearing a headscarf takes a pinch of snuff while clutching her tankard. By William Davison (1780 - 1858), publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures, amusing if somewhat crudely executed plates often based on better known prints. Peter Isaac suggests that the majority date to about 1816.
[Ref: 54520] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)
Printed and Published by W. Davison Alnwick. [n.d., c.1815.]
Etching. Sheet 260 x 180mm (10¼ x 7¼"). Cut to plate on left side. Stain in top left margin goes into the plate mark.
An old woman wearing a headscarf takes a pinch of snuff while clutching her tankard. By William Davison (1780 - 1858), publisher of popular prints and satires, and pharmacist, usually referred to as Davison of Alnwick. In the period between 1812 and 1817, Davison produced a number of caricatures, amusing if somewhat crudely executed plates often based on better known prints. Peter Isaac suggests that the majority date to about 1816.
[Ref: 54520] £70.00 (£84.00 incl.VAT)