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William Ward (1766-1826) after William Owen - 1804 Mezzotint, The Blind Beggar

1804

About the Item

A striking mezzotint after the original painting by William Owen (1769-1825), showing the blind beggar of Bednall Green and a woman, with one hand on his shoulder, the other open and outstretched. The dedication and titular inscription is at the lower edge, completed with the artist's names and a short poem about the beggar in both French and English. The mezzotint has been presented in a fine late 19th Century Hogarth frame. On-weave.
  • Creator:
    William Ward (1762 - 1826, English)
  • Creation Year:
    1804
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is some abrasion to the wove surface at the upper edge. There is a tear to the right edge and two to the lower left edge. The frame has some losses to the corners.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: re7411stDibs: LU881311163592
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