{"product_id":"19th-century-georgian-reverse-mezzotint-on-glass-winter-after-rosalba-carriera-circa-1820-af","title":"19th Century Georgian Reverse Mezzotint On Glass Winter After Rosalba Carriera Circa 1820 AF","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic opportunity to own a SMALL Georgian reverse print on glass in its original frame. This wonderful reverse coloured print on glass was produced in England during the early 19th century, circa 1820. The print features a allegorical scene after a painting by Rosalba Carriera titled ‘Winter.’ which was one of four pieces in the Seasons series. The portrait features a personification of Winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRosalba Carriera (b 1673 – d 1757) was an Italian Rococo painter. In her younger years, she specialized in portrait miniatures. Carriera would later become known for her pastel portraits, helping popularize the medium in eighteenth-century Europe. She is remembered as one of the most successful women artists of any era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-coloured print was published by Jean Simon, anglicized as John Simon (b abt. 1675 – d 1751) who was an English mezzotint engraver and print publisher of French Huguenot birth, particularly known for his portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is housed in its original Biedermeier frame. This is the perfect item for anyone who loves classical antiques and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have two further engravings from the series (Spring, Autumn), each sold separately in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring: Frame width 7 inch (18 cm) by height 8 7\/8 inch (22 cm). Aperture width 4 ½ inch (11.5 cm) by height 6 ¼ inch (16 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Light surface wear commensurate with age. A section of lifting to paper below title of engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:15534\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745585144190,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7696192520_h45y.jpg?v=1784973800","url":"https:\/\/onebakerstreet.com\/products\/19th-century-georgian-reverse-mezzotint-on-glass-winter-after-rosalba-carriera-circa-1820-af","provider":"onebakerstreet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}