Description
"Digging For Bait" Aquatint by Thomas Mclean, a dry humorous shot at the tony middle-class's mishapps in nature. Surprised to encounter a nest of hornets as they dig by treestump. Humorous and sweet. The original edition is hand-colored in the early 1800s, in England. This image is numbered No. 4 to the upper right edge of the border. Framed under glass in original frame circa 1900. The size is 12.5" by 10.75" tall. The image is 9.5" by 11.5"
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Original frame circa 1900. the glass is cracked but easy to replace. Very good condition.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint
Details:
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Original frame circa 1900. the glass is cracked but easy to replace. Very good condition.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Aquatint
Details:
Art Subjects: Landscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Original frame circa 1900. the glass is cracked but easy to replace. Very good condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
10.75 x 12.5 x 1 in
"Digging for Bait" Aquatint by Thomas McLean
Estimate $140-$340
Starting Bid
$70
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