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Rev. Matthew William Peters, R. A.The Gamesters. The Fortune Teller. 1786
1786
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THE GAMESTERS and THE FORTUNE TELLER.
A wonderful pair of color printed mezzotint engravings after paintings by the Rev. Matthew William Peters, R.A. Matthew William Peters (1742 – 20 March 1814) was an English portrait and genre painter who later became an Anglican clergyman and chaplain to George IV. He became known as "William" when he started signing his works as "W. Peters". – Tate
THE GAMESTERS. The subtitle continues, “Vice whatever sex or form it may assume leadeth to destruction, - woe to the unwary youth who hath been seduced into its acquaintance.” – Peters. “To the young Nobility of England this Plate is most humbly Inscribed by their devoted and obedt. Servant”.” - J. R Smith. Supposedly the two gentlemen sitting and playing cards have been identified as Lord Courtenay (left) and Thomas Rowlandson, the great caricaturist (right). This mezzotint engraving was printed in color and finished by hand. It was engraved by W. Ward and published in London, May 22, 1786, by J. R. Smith, N83 Oxford Street.
THE FORTUNE TELLER. The subtitle continues, “To his Grace Charles Duke of Rutland etc. etc. etc. a Lover and Patron of the Arts this Plate is most humbly Inscribed by his most devoted obedt. Servt. – J. R. Smith. This mezzotint engraving was printed in color and finished by hand. It was engraved by J. R. Smith, “Mezzotint engraver to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.” This piece was published in London, May 22, 1786, by J. R. Smith N83 Oxford Street.
The prints are deluxe printings, being printed in color and finished by hand - they are normally seen uncolored, printed in black ink. The image size of each print is 14.88 x 17.13 inches (37.7 x 43.5 cm). The average paper size is 17.5 x 18.5 inches.
Both pieces are in overall good condition. "Fortune Teller" has a tear in the upper margin 0.75 of an inch into the image - professionally repaired.
- Creator:Rev. Matthew William Peters, R. A. (1742 - 1814)
- Creation Year:1786
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
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