MISS CARPENTER’S, DAUGHTERS OF GENERAL CARPENTER BY JAMES WATSON (Circa 1740 - 1790)

A stylish and sensitive 18th century double portrait mezzotint featuring Miss Carpenter’s, daughters of General Carpenter.

Lucy and Frances Carpenter are seen three-quarter length holding hands within oval frame; Lucy at left, to front, wearing flowers at breast, pearl necklace and large hat; Frances standing to left, head turned to face front, wearing lace-trimmed dress with short sleeves, and a feather in her hair.

James Watson (circa 1740-1790) was born in Ireland. As a young man he moved to London, where he studied mezzotint engraving. He became one of the leading mezzotint engravers of the day, including fifty-six plates after the paintings of Joshua Reynolds. The majority of Watson's work was produced for Sayer, Boydell and other printsellers but he published some plates himself. Watson exhibited at the Society of Artists from 1762 to 1775, during which time he was regarded as a master in his field.

Mezzotint. Framed: 56 cm x 42 cm / 22 in. x 16.5 in. Sheet : 50 cm x 35 cm/ 19.7 in. x 13.8 in. Executed 1772

Price: £620

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