P. W. Tomkins after Romanelli Early 19th Century Stipple Engraving, Poetry

  
Tomkins after Romanelli - Early 19th Century Stipple Engraving, Poetry. A fine early 19th Century coloured stipple engraving, showing one of the Greek Muses, Erato. Erato was the Muse of poetry and is often shown with a wreath of myrtle leaves on her head. The engraving is handsomely presented in a gilt oval frame with Verre églomisé glazing, inscribed with the artist's name and title of the artwork.

There is some craquelure to the Verre églomisé and losses to the black at the right side. The frame has heavy tarnishing and losses around the outer rim. He was born in London, and was baptised 15 October 1759, the younger son of William Tomkins 1730? 1792, a landscape-painter, and his wife Susanna Callard; Charles Tomkins the antiquarian draughtsman and aquatint engraver was his elder brother.

He became a pupil of Francesco Bartolozzi, and working in the dot and stipple style. Tomkins was engaged as drawing-master to the daughters of George III, and spent time at court, receiving the appointment of historical engraver to the queen. For some years he carried on business as a print publisher in Bond Street. Tomkins died at his house in Osnaburgh Street, London, on 22 April 1840.

Size: 19.1 x 13.8cm (7.5" x 5.4"). Framed Size: 38.2 x 33.8cm (15" x 13.3").

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We try our hardest to ensure that artworks are described and photographed as accurately as possible. This includes using strobe lighting and colour calibrated screens to colour check our images. Tomkins after Romanelli Early 19th Century Stipple Engraving, Poetry" is in sale since Monday, December 6, 2021. This item is in the category "Art\Art Prints". The seller is "sulisfineart" and is located in Bradford-on-Avon.

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• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Material: Stipple
• Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
• Originality: Original
• Subject: Portrait
• Style: Classical
• Size: Small (up to 12in. Tomkins after Romanelli
• Features: Yes