Engraved by Cap.t Baillie from a most beautiful Cabinet Picture of Nicolo Pousin in the Collection of Wellbore Ellis Agar Esq.r.]
[Jan.y 1. 1778.] Bit later.
Stipple and soft-ground etching with surface-tone, rare proof before letters, printed in orange on thin paper. Plate area 225 x 210mm (8¾ x 8¼"). Trimmed into black inscription area at bottom.
A group of cherubs, two embracing, one holding a fruit, others behind catching butterflies, another leaning over a basket of fruit. Etched by Captain William Baillie (1723-1810). Having retired from the army in 1761 he devoted himself to printmaking and dealing, specialising in imitating old-master drawings and prints, using a variety of printmaking techniques.
[Ref: 54243] £140.00
Stipple and soft-ground etching with surface-tone, rare proof before letters, printed in orange on thin paper. Plate area 225 x 210mm (8¾ x 8¼"). Trimmed into black inscription area at bottom.
A group of cherubs, two embracing, one holding a fruit, others behind catching butterflies, another leaning over a basket of fruit. Etched by Captain William Baillie (1723-1810). Having retired from the army in 1761 he devoted himself to printmaking and dealing, specialising in imitating old-master drawings and prints, using a variety of printmaking techniques.
[Ref: 54243] £140.00