The True British Tar Carington Bowles Mezzotint 1785 Sculpture Provenance: With Agnews London

Provenance: With Agnews London

5 by 53 cms overall in frame

Some edge repair and surface wear as to be expected

A 1750-1824

chiefly views in Wales

The True British Tar Carington Bowles Mezzotint 1785 Sculpture Provenance: With Agnews LondonThe True British Tar Hand coloured mezzotint engraving published by Carington Bowles London 1785. After Robert Dighton. Depicting a Sailor pointing at his prize money. 'Now the Wars are over, Faith I'll live in clover; I've enough of this Pelf, For my friends and myself' Good impression in period ebonised fruitwood frame. Some minor worming and edge damages. 30. 5 by 40. 8 cms. Overall in frame. (BM cat. 2010,7081. 1383).