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William Augustus Osbaldiston
Wild Fowl Shooting /// Osbaldiston The British Sportsman Hunting Engraving Art

1792-1798

About the Item

Artist: William Augustus Osbaldiston (English, Active: Late 18th Century) Title: "Wild Fowl Shooting" (Plate 2) Portfolio: The British Sportsman, or, Nobleman, Gentleman, and Farmer's Dictionary, of Recreation and Amusement Year: 1792-1798 (First edition) Medium: Original Engraving on laid paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: J. Stead, London, England Publisher: William Augustus Osbaldiston, London, England Reference: Schwerdt II page 54; Mellon/Podeschi No. 70; Brunet IV page 248; Huth page 58; Lowndes No. 1735; Wood page 507 Framing: Recently framed in a wood and gold moulding Framed size: 18.44" x 16.44" Sheet size: approx. 11.25" x 8.88" Image size: 8.5" x 6.88" Condition: In excellent condition Notes: Provenance: private collection - Aspen, CO. Engraved by English artist Thomas Prattent (Active: 1780-1810) after a drawing by English artist Daniel Dodd (Active: 1752-1780). Comes from Osbaldiston's one volume "The British Sportsman", (1792-1798) (First edition), which consists of 42 engravings. Printed in one color from one copper plate: black. The published complete volume was originally sold by Champante and Whitrow, London, England.
  • Creator:
    William Augustus Osbaldiston (English)
  • Creation Year:
    1792-1798
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.44 in (46.84 cm)Width: 16.44 in (41.76 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Saint Augustine, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU121215766782

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