SIR ANTHONY CARLISLE 1842 John Henry Robinson - Martin Shee ANTIQUE ENGRAVING
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- ID# : 224764813
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- Location : United Kingdom
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- Start : Tue 12 Nov 2024 06:54:49 (EDT)
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Original 1842 4 5/8 inch x 3 5/8 inch engraving titled SIR ANTHONY CARLISLE, F.R.S..
Sir Anthony Carlisle FRCS, FRS (1768 – 1840) was an English surgeon and discoverer Of Electrolysis. Three-quarter length standing by a table on the left, looking towards the viewer, his right hand on skull on the table, anatomical book and model behind. With facsimile signature.
Engraved by James Sands (1803-1882). Line, stipple and occasional mezzotint engraver from Bolton. Apprenticed to James Heath between 1814-1818. Set up initially as a book-illustrator. Engraved portraits and prints after popular contemporary painters, e.g. Landseer. Fought a long battle to win respect from the RA as a line-engraver 1826-1855. Eventually elected ARA in 1856. Exhibited 5 works at RA. Became a Justice of the Peace for Sussex in his later years in Petworth.
After Sir Martin Archer Shee (1769 - 1850). An Irish portrait painter and president of the Royal Academy.
From ‘Fisher’s Drawing Room Scrap-Book’ published by Fisher, Son & Co., Newgate Street, London & 108, Rue St. Honore, Paris.
Page size 10 3/4 inch x 8 3/8 inch
The engraving is in very good condition with slight age related toning in the white border. Reverse side blank.
Listing Information
| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 224764813 |
| Start Time | Tue 12 Nov 2024 06:54:49 (EDT) |
| Close Time | Run Until Sold |
| Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
| Item Condition | Used |
| Bids | 0 |
| Views | 28 |
| Dispatch Time | 2 Days |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Auto Extend | No |
| Date of Creation | 1800-1899 |
| Listed By | !Title |
| Originality | Original |
| Print Surface | Paper |
| Subject | Portrait |
