Julia.
Emma Crewe De. C. White sc.t.
London Pub. 20 Jan.y 1787. Sold at Tobe and Mrs Vivares Widow.
Fine stipple, printed in colours and hand finished. 250 x 180mm (9¾ x 7"), large margins.
A sorceress whispers in young Julia's ear. 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: 58255] £260.00
London Pub. 20 Jan.y 1787. Sold at Tobe and Mrs Vivares Widow.
Fine stipple, printed in colours and hand finished. 250 x 180mm (9¾ x 7"), large margins.
A sorceress whispers in young Julia's ear. 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: 58255] £260.00