Price: $975.00
SKU: 98486
PUBLISHER: Published Sept.r 20, 1811 by Edw.d Orme Printseller to His Majesty & Royal Family. engraver & Publisher Bond St. Corner of Brook St., London.
MEDIUM: Mezzotint,
DATE: 1811.
EDITION SIZE: Plate size 13 15/16 x 9 7/8" (35.4 x 25.2 cm)
DESCRIPTION: This beautiful and exceptionally rare mezzotint depicts Mr. J. Purkis Junr., a Professor of Music, celebrated for both his extraordinary musical talents and his remarkable life story. Engraved by W. Say, Engraver to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester, and marked as a "Proof," it showcases exquisite detail and craftsmanship. <br><br> The subtitle reads: "Who independent of his extraordinary musical abilities stands eminently distinguished as an object favored by Divine Providence in obtaining sight by a skillful operation at the age of Thirty having been totally Blind from his Birth." After a painting by J. Vaughan, this work stands as a testament to the subject’s achievements and the exceptional artistry of its creators.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 12 x 17.5 inch archival mylar for handling.
CONDITION: Overall in good condition. There are minor rubs, light staining, scattered foxing, and a repaired bottom left corner, but the image itself remains in excellent condition.
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