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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
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A refined 1771 mezzotint portrait of the engraver James MacArdell by Richard Earlom, showcasing the technical mastery of eighteenth-century British printmaking.
This mezzotint portrait by Richard Earlom depicts the celebrated Irish engraver James MacArdell. Published in 1771, the work is based on a drawing by MacArdell himself, which was held in the collection of Richard Bull. Earlom, a master of the mezzotint process, demonstrates his technical command through the subtle modulation of tone and light across the subject's features and clothing.
Mezzotint was the preferred medium for reproducing portraits in eighteenth-century Britain, as it allowed for the creation of soft, painterly transitions between light and shadow. Unlike line engraving, which relies on a system of hatching, mezzotint involves roughening the entire surface of a copper plate with a rocker to create a dark ground, then burnishing areas to produce lighter tones. Earlom exploits this method to render the texture of the sitter's drapery and the gentle modelling of his face with precision. The composition is restrained, focusing on the subject's direct gaze and his professional identity as an engraver, indicated by the tools held in his hand.
James MacArdell was himself a significant figure in the history of British printmaking, known for his ability to translate the brushwork of painters like Joshua Reynolds into the medium of the print. By choosing to depict a fellow printmaker, Earlom acknowledges the importance of the craft within the broader artistic culture of the period. The print serves as a record of the professional camaraderie and the technical standards of the time. The inscription at the base provides essential provenance, noting the publisher Robert Sayer and the date of publication. This print remains a fine example of the high level of craftsmanship achieved by British engravers during the Georgian era, capturing both the likeness of the individual and the aesthetic sensibilities of the eighteenth century.
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From £28
A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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