A Collection of Prints Illustrative of English Scenery, from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R. A. (London: 1819)

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A Collection of Prints Illustrative of English Scenery, from the drawings and sketches of Thos. Gainsborough, R. A. (London: 1819)

William Frederick Wells (English, 1762–1836)
John Laporte (English, 1761–1839)
After: Thomas Gainsborough (English, 1727–1788)

1819

Medium/Technique Soft ground etching

Dimensions Height: 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.)

Credit Line Gift of V. Winthrop Newman

Accession Number30.962.4

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints – Bound sets

DescriptionBound set of 60 prints(soft ground etchings) with title page (London: Engraved by W. F. Wells and J. LaPorte; and published by H. R. Young, 56, Paternoster Row. 1819). 42.5 cm, marbled boards, rust cloth slip-case.

ProvenanceLord Northwick; H. Harwood; V. Winthrop Newman, New York; gift to MFA 3/1/1930 [exact to month]