Reprint Engraving on Paper After William Hamilton "Playing at Thread the Needle"

Item Details

In Plate

A hand colored engraving on paper titled Playing at Thread the Needle after William Hamilton (1751 – 1801) and engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727 – 1815). This illustration depicts young children playing the game ‘Thread the Needle’ in fine detail and delicate coloring. The piece is signed in plate to the left margin of the work ‘W. Hamilton, inv t’ and to the lower right of the work ‘F. Bartolozzi, Sculpt., 1785.’ It is presented behind a phthalo blue wood reveal under glass in a wood frame.

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Condition

- good to fair; wooden frame has chipping, dents, scratches, and wear; accretion to the glass.
- print in good condition.
- some wear, scratching, denting, chipping, and discoloration to be expected with age and use.

Dimensions

- measurement above reflects the size of the framed art.
- visible image measures approximately 22" W X 19.25" H.

Item #

18CIN035-113