Blindmans Buff.
London, Published as the Act directs by S. Fryett, 41, Banner Street, St. Lukes.
Hand coloured aquatint with etching. On watermarked paper, 'J. Whatman. 1826.' Platemark: 350 x 470mm (13¾ x 18¼"). Repaired tear in lower right corner. Small tear in upper edge.
A vibrant scene with a group playing a game of blind man's buff outside a cottage, in the clearing of a wooded area. The blindfolded figure is seen in the centre, with a number of people surrounding him, with one young woman crouching behind him, so not to be caught. In the foreground to the right, two men are seen eating and drinking, gesturing towards the game. In the lower left, a dog chews a piece of meat on the floor.
[Ref: 36663] £490.00
Hand coloured aquatint with etching. On watermarked paper, 'J. Whatman. 1826.' Platemark: 350 x 470mm (13¾ x 18¼"). Repaired tear in lower right corner. Small tear in upper edge.
A vibrant scene with a group playing a game of blind man's buff outside a cottage, in the clearing of a wooded area. The blindfolded figure is seen in the centre, with a number of people surrounding him, with one young woman crouching behind him, so not to be caught. In the foreground to the right, two men are seen eating and drinking, gesturing towards the game. In the lower left, a dog chews a piece of meat on the floor.
[Ref: 36663] £490.00