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WATSON, Thomas after Nathaniel DANCE
Lord Apseley and his Brother
London: Published by Thomas Watson, No 142 New Bond Street, & W. Dickinson, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, June 28, 1776. Mezzotint. State iv/v, with the title added, in thick and thin italics and closed thick and thin letters. In excellent condition. Image size: 18 7/8 x 14 inches. Plate mark: 20 1/8 x 14 1/4 inches. Sheet size: 21 5/8 x 15 3/8 inches.
A charming portrait of Lord Apseley and his brother, by the master engraver Thomas Watson.
Thomas Watson was considered a leader during the golden day of English mezzotint. His bold style focuses on the play between light and shade, forming a surface consistency that is a beauty to behold. He began his career in London where for a short time he worked as a printseller in New Bond Street with fellow engraver William Dickinson. Although Watson was an accomplished stipple engraver, he was renowned for his talents as a mezzotinter. He worked from pictures by the masters of his age, artists such as Reynolds, Dance and West, from which he created inspired beautiful images. This print is a wonderful example of Watson's skill; technique and composition combine to create a delicate image which immediately connects the viewer to the two young brothers in Dance's portrait.
Chaloner Smith, British Mezzotinto Portraits 1, ii/ii; Russell, English Mezzotint Portraits, and their States 1, iii/iii; Goodwin, Thomas Watson, James Watson, Elizabeth Judkins 28, iii/iii; O'Donoghue, Catalogue of Engraved British Portraits... in the British Museum 1; Lennox-Boyd & Stogdon, state iv/v
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#7268 $1,200.00 
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