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Lot 610

"Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings": An 18th-Century Engraving After Francis Wheatley

Estimate: $300 - $600

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Description:

Step into the bustling streets of late 18th-century London with this charming framed print, "Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings," Plate 7 from the celebrated "Cries of London" series. The original series of paintings was created by the acclaimed English genre painter Francis Wheatley (1747-1801) and exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1792 and 1795.

Artwork Details:

  • Artist: After Francis Wheatley (British, 1747–1801)
  • Series: The Cries of London
  • Title: Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings (Plate 7)
  • Medium: The original image was engraved in stipple by Giovanni Vendramini and published in 1795. This piece is a later reproduction, likely an engraving or giclée print, offering a glimpse into Georgian-era urban life.
  • Subject: Depicts a man in a horse-drawn cart selling peas to a woman, with a young child and a dog nearby.
  • Framing: Housed in a traditional dark wood frame with an inner gold accent.

Condition:
The print appears to be in very good condition with a clear image, and the frame shows minimal wear (please refer to photos as they are part of the description).

Dimensions: H:20 in  W: 16in
 

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