{"product_id":"pair-english-18th-century-color-stipple-engravings-westall-reapers-gleaners-child","title":"Pair of English 18th Century Color Stipple Engravings after Richard Westall, A Reaper's Child \u0026 A Gleaner's Child","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sweet pair of late 18th century English color stipple engravings, \"A Reaper's Child\" and \"A Gleaner's Child,\" after drawings by Richard Westall R.A. In the first, a rosy-cheeked child in a blue skirt sits beside a harvest basket with the family dog while the reapers work the golden field behind; in its companion, a baby sleeps peacefully on a bed of gathered wheat beneath a tree, a swallow swooping overhead. Both plates are inscribed \"Drawn by R. Westall R.A.\" and \"London Engraved and Published by M.no Bovi,\" dated May 1 and June 1, 1797, \"No. 207 Piccadilly near St. James's Church.\" Price includes shipping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMariano Bovi (1757-1813) was a Neapolitan engraver sent to London to train under the celebrated Francesco Bartolozzi, and he became known for color-printed stipple work published from his own shop on Piccadilly. Richard Westall (1765-1836) was elected a full member of the Royal Academy in 1794 and was one of the most sought-after illustrators of his day, later serving as drawing master to the young Princess Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft stipple tones are printed in color and believed to be period impressions. Each is presented in a classic wash-line mount with ink rules and colored bands, in a slim molded gilt frame. A lovely pair for a nursery, bedroom or cottage-style hallway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e: After Richard Westall R.A. (1765-1836); engraved and published by Mariano Bovi (1757-1813)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Color-printed stipple engravings, believed to be period impressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"A Reaper's Child\" and \"A Gleaner's Child\", children at the harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Inscribed in the plate \"Drawn by R. Westall R.A.\" and \"London Engraved and Published by M.no Bovi\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wash-line mounts with ink rules and colored bands, in slim molded gilt frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late 18th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: H 16.5\" x W 18.5\" x D .75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Art of Antiquing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49239563763929,"sku":"00009254","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/4924\/2969\/files\/C6120268-1570-4F32-A5C0-218A40C60F8A.jpg?v=1789229726","url":"https:\/\/theartofantiquing.com\/products\/pair-english-18th-century-color-stipple-engravings-westall-reapers-gleaners-child","provider":"The Art of Antiquing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}