RICHARD PURCELL (C.CORBUTT) / AFTER R PYLE - SUMMER AND AUTUMN FROM THE SEASONS SERIES.

Richard Purcell (fl.1744-166) after Robert Pyle .                                                A pair of hand coloured mezzotints on laid paper, from The Seasons. ‘Summer’ and ‘Autumn’’ in fine condition extensively handcoloured with watercolour and gouache, in period 18th century  frames. The mezzotints with original colouring which remains remarkably bright and vivid.

Both inscribed ‘Printed for Carington Bowles, next the Chapter Hfse

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Mezzotints: c.1750                                                                  

Each sheet: 34cm x 25cm                                                                                  Framed: 40cm x 32cm

Price: £820 (the pair)