{"product_id":"after-francis-wheatley-r-a-the-cries-of-london-ten-hand-coloured-engravings-19th-century","title":"After Francis Wheatley R.A. – The Cries of London, Ten Hand-Coloured Engravings, 19th-century","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Description \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA charming and decorative set of ten 19th-century \u003cstrong\u003eengravings\u003c\/strong\u003e from the celebrated series \u003cem\u003eThe Cries of London\u003c\/em\u003e, after the original oil paintings by \u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Wheatley R.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e (1747–1801).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese delightful plates depict the street vendors and hawkers of late 18th-century London with warmth, character, and lively detail. Subjects include the famous Primrose Seller, Milk Maids, Orange Girl, Strawberry Seller, Old Chairs to Mend, Gingerbread Seller, and other iconic “cries” of Georgian London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMasterfully executed in the delicate \u003cstrong\u003estipple engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e technique and beautifully hand-coloured by some of the finest engravers of the period: \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Vendramini\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLuigi Schiavonetti\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Gaugain\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eAntoine Cardon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring\u003c\/strong\u003e: The hand-colouring remains reasonably vibrant and attractive on all visible examples. Colours have not faded dramatically, though some plates show slight mellowing\/toning typical of hand-coloured prints from this era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper\u003c\/strong\u003e: Light overall toning (browning) is visible, especially around the margins. This is normal for 19th-century paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoxing \u0026amp; Staining\u003c\/strong\u003e: Minor scattered foxing and occasional small spots are present (common in this series). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 37 cm (H); 29 cm (W).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKindly read our delivery policy or check our FAQ section for estimated delivery times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions or would like further information on this item, kindly contact us using the form below or email us at contact@brilligandborogove.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillig \u0026 Borogove | Decorative Antiques \u0026 Wallpapers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56973442154873,"sku":"CR040821-949","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/3532\/3673\/files\/after-francis-wheatley-ra-the-cries-of-london-ten-hand-coloured-engravings-19th-century-1202934.jpg?v=1775471199","url":"https:\/\/brilligandborogove.com\/products\/after-francis-wheatley-r-a-the-cries-of-london-ten-hand-coloured-engravings-19th-century","provider":"Brillig \u0026 Borogove | Decorative Antiques \u0026 Wallpapers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}