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Antique Framed Print : The First Interview, or Happiness Sacrifised to Riches
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The First Interview, or Happiness Sacrifised to Riches
The FIRST INTERVIEW, or HAPPINESS SACRIFISED TO RICHES, hand-coloured mezzotint on laid paper, printed for and sold by Carington Bowles, London, 1784. Date: 1784
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Media ID 15493841
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Bowles Georgian Gouache Mezzotint Carington Matter
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.3cm x 24.4cm (6.8" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The First Interview, or Happiness Sacrificed to Riches, is a captivating hand-coloured mezzotint print from the 18th century, created in 1784. This single print, measuring an impressive vertical size, was printed on laid paper and sold by the renowned English engraver, Carington Bowles, based in London. The intricate design was achieved through a laborious process of etching and hand-colouring, using watercolour and gouache. The image portrays a poignant scene of a woman and two men, gathered in a domestic interior. The woman, dressed in blue, sits demurely on a chair, her face a picture of melancholy as she looks down at her hands. The two men, both in grey attire, stand before her, one holding a letter and the other a hat. The atmosphere is heavy with tension and unspoken emotions. The use of colour adds depth and emotion to the print. The blue of the woman's dress contrasts sharply with the grey tones of the men's clothing, highlighting the stark difference between their worlds. The vertical composition of the image draws the viewer's eye upwards, adding to the sense of heightened emotion and importance. This print is a poignant reminder of the Georgian era, a time when the pursuit of wealth and status often came at the cost of personal happiness. The image invites the viewer to ponder the sacrifices made in the name of love, ambition, and social climbing. The intricate detail and masterful use of colour make this a truly stunning addition to any collection of historical prints or art.
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