Mezzotint Collection

Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause
SOUTH CAROLINA: LOYALISTS. Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause

The Melton Breakfast by Sir Francis Grant
A rare mezzotint of High Leicestershire Lights of the past enjoying breakfast before a hunt. From left to right are Massey Stanley, the Earl of Wilton, Count Matuszevic, Lord Gardner

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. Chaplain Jacob Duche leading the first prayer in the First Continental Congress at Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia, September 1774: mezzotint, 1848

A Midsummer Nights Dream (Shakespeare, Act 4, Scene 1), November, 1857

Monsieur de St. George, April 4, 1788. Creator: William Ward
Monsieur de St. George, April 4, 1788

Castle Neuschwanstein late 1800s-early 1900s
Castle Neuschwanstein, late 1800s-early 1900s. George Percival Gaskell (British, 1868-1934). Mezzotint; image: 22.4 x 25.3 cm (8 13/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

The Death of Mark Antony (Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, Act 4, Scene 15), January 1, 1780

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642). Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist. Under house arrest. Mezzotint, 19th century, after a painting, c1820, by Jean Antoine Laurent

CARTOON: THOMAS GAGE, 1774. A Political Lesson: an English mezzotint cartoon of 1774 suggesting the difficulties encountered by the English colonial governor of Massachusetts, Thomas Gage

Thomas Truxtun, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Thomas Truxtun, 1799

ALEXANDER von HUMBOLDT (1769-1859). German naturalist. Mezzotint, 1859, by John Sartain

Plesiosaurus battling Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus), 1840 (engraving)
3697027 Plesiosaurus battling Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus), 1840 (engraving) by Martin, John (1789-1854); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Cassin, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Cassin, 1806

Duchess of Cleveland, from a painting by Sir Peter Lely.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin

Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1834. Artist: W Summers
Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1834; a view of the meeting of the Metropolitan Trades Unions in Copenhagen Fields

A common council beast, returning from a turtle feast, c1775. A drunken common councilman is escorted home by two watchmen

The Alpine Traveller, 1804. Artist: James Ward
The Alpine Traveller, 1804. After James Northcote (1746-1831). From The Connoisseur Volume XLII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1915]

Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841), 1816. Artist: Lane, Samuel (1780-1859)
Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841), 1816. From a private collection

Young Woman Sewing
A superb mezzotint showing a young woman engaged in needlework

Felix Brenwald, c1756. Creator: Sebastian Walch
Felix Brenwald, c1756. Book: Sixty portraits of Mayors of the City of Zurich by Sebastian Walch (Zurich, 1756), pl. 24

Her Most Excellent Majesty Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain, 1762. Creator: Thomas Frye
Her Most Excellent Majesty Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain, 1762

Empress Eugenie surrounded by her ladies in waiting, c1920. Artist: Arthur Leonard Cox
Empress Eugenie surrounded by her ladies in waiting, c1920. After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873). Held at Musee National du Chateau, Compiegne. From The Connoisseur Volume 101

Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orleans (1747-1789), French duke guillotined during the Reign of Terror
5324838 Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orleans (1747-1789), French duke guillotined during the Reign of Terror; (add.info.: Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orleans (1747-1789)

Lilium corona Imperialis (Crown imperial lily), 1737-1745 (engraved and mezzotint plate
986422 Lilium corona Imperialis (Crown imperial lily), 1737-1745 (engraved and mezzotint plate, printed in colours and finished by) by Ehret

Gray, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Gray, 1802

John Savage, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Savage, 1802

John Richards Triplett, 1808. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé
John Richards Triplett, 1808

Chanceaume, 1801. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Chanceaume, 1801

John Smith, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Smith, 1806

Charles Stewart, 1802. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Charles Stewart, 1802

The Alchymist, in Search of the Philosophers Stone, Discovers Phosphorus, and Prays for the Successful Conclusion of his Operation, as was the Custom of the Ancient Chymical Astrologers, 1775

The Unfortunate Discovery - hand-coloured mezzotint
The Unfortunate Discovery, hand-coloured mezzotint, printed for and sold by Carington Bowles after John Collet, published 24 July 1777. Date: 24/06/1777

Female Lucubration
Mezzotint on laid paper by Philip Dawe, after John Foldsons Female Lucubration, published by J. Bowles, London, 1772. Date: 1772

Mezzotint
Hand-coloured mezzotint print depicting a woman seated on an upholstered armchair with a bed visible through a door in the background, in a moulded frame painted black and gilded

The Cage, c1755. Artists: Edmund Wardle, Otto Limited
The Cage, c1755. After a painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). From The Connoisseur Volume 105, [Otto Limited, London, 1940]

Orange Mood
Treechild

Returning From The Hayfield
A mezzotint in colours, portraying a farmer carrying a large bail of hay on his back, alongside a woman who is holding a rake. Date: circa 1917

Serenata On The Grand Canal, Venice
This mezzotint in colours shows the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, a church opened in 1687, designed by architect, Baldassare Longhena, situated along the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Henrietta Paulet, Duchess of Bolton
Henrietta Paulet (nee Crofts), Duchess of Bolton Date: 1703

The Cowshed mezzotint after George Morland (1763-1804) English artist. Cowman milks into bucket
531721 The Cowshed mezzotint after George Morland (1763-1804) English artist. Cowman milks into bucket. Milkmaid waits, holding yoke on which buckets carried. Hay loft: Lantern: hens

Isabella, Duchess of Grafton, 1692. Creator: John Smith
Isabella, Duchess of Grafton, 1692

The Infanta Donna Isabella, Governante of Flanders, 1767. Creator: Johann Sebastian Muller
The Infanta Donna Isabella, Governante of Flanders, 1767

The Weird Sisters (Shakespeare, MacBeth, Act 1, Scene 3), March 10, 1785. Creator: John Raphael Smith
The Weird Sisters (Shakespeare, MacBeth, Act 1, Scene 3), March 10, 1785

Miss Lydia Hone - "Her beauty hangs on the Cheek of Night, like a rich Jewel... November 30, 1771
Miss Lydia Hone - " Her beauty hangs on the Cheek of Night, like a rich Jewel in an Ethiops Ear", November 30, 1771

Miss Younge, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Love, and Mr. Waldron, in the Characters of Viola, Sir... March 1, 1774
Miss Younge, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Love, and Mr. Waldron, in the Characters of Viola, Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Sir Toby Belch, and Fabian (Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act 3, Scene 4), March 1, 1774

Mrs. Gwyn, January 15, 1791. Creator: John Young
Mrs. Gwyn, January 15, 1791

The Perilous Situation of Major Mony, When He Fell into the Sea with His Balloon, June 24, 1789. Creator: John Murphy
The Perilous Situation of Major Mony, When He Fell into the Sea with His Balloon on the 23rd of July, 1785, Off the Coast of Yarmouth; Most Providentially Discovered and Taken Up by the Argus Sloop

Belshazzars Feast (First steel plate), June 1, 1826. Creator: John Martin
Belshazzars Feast (First steel plate), June 1, 1826

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Mezzotint: A Window into History's Vibrant Moments Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of mezzotint, a technique that beautifully captures pivotal moments throughout history. From the courageous acts of Laodicea Dicey Langston protecting her father during the American Revolution to Monsieur de St. George's intriguing encounter on April 4, 1788, these intricate engravings transport us to bygone eras. Intriguingly, we witness Chaplain Jacob Duche leading the first prayer in the Continental Congress, an iconic moment symbolizing unity and faith amidst turbulent times. Meanwhile, Castle Neuschwanstein stands tall as a testament to architectural grandeur during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The dramatic scene depicting 'The Death of Mark Antony' from Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra (Act 4, Scene 15) brings forth emotions that transcend centuries. Sir Francis Grant's masterpiece 'The Melton Breakfast' invites us into an opulent gathering where elegance meets camaraderie. Delving deeper into political satire, Thomas Gage faces challenges suppressing popular opposition to the Boston Port Bill in a thought-provoking mezzotint cartoon from 1774. The fierce battle between Plesiosaurus and Temnodontosaurus showcases nature's raw power through meticulous engraving techniques. Notable figures like John Cassin and Thomas Truxtun come alive through Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin's skilled handiwork. Their portraits immortalize their contributions to science and naval warfare respectively. Lastly, Shakespearean enthusiasts will revel in November 1857’s rendition of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' (Act 4, Scene1), transporting us into a whimsical realm filled with love potions and mischievous fairies. Through these diverse subjects captured within mezzotint, we are reminded of the intricate tapestry that history weaves.