Gypsies.
Drawn by Emma Crewe. Engrav'd by F. Bartolozzi, R.A. Historical Engraver to the King.
London, publish;d June 20th, 1790 by Cha.s Tomkins, 20, Haymarket.
Stipple. 390 x 430mm (15¼ x 17"). Small margins, repaired tear in margin on left. Crack in platemark bottom right.
A family around a camp fire. Published as a pair with 'Fortuneteller'. Emma Crewe (active c.1780 - 1818) was a 'gifted amateur artist' who painted the frontispiece to Erasmus Darwin's 'The Loves of the Plants'. She also provided designs for Josiah Wedgewood's studio, used for cameos and plaques.
[Ref: 41852] £280.00
London, publish;d June 20th, 1790 by Cha.s Tomkins, 20, Haymarket.
Stipple. 390 x 430mm (15¼ x 17"). Small margins, repaired tear in margin on left. Crack in platemark bottom right.
A family around a camp fire. Published as a pair with 'Fortuneteller'. Emma Crewe (active c.1780 - 1818) was a 'gifted amateur artist' who painted the frontispiece to Erasmus Darwin's 'The Loves of the Plants'. She also provided designs for Josiah Wedgewood's studio, used for cameos and plaques.
[Ref: 41852] £280.00