LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Hand-colored engraving with aquatint

Size Notes:

framed 36.5 x 49 in

Markings:

J Whatman/1838"watermark en verso.

Condition:

There is a 1 in adhesive repair (tear) to the upper left margin and a 1/2" crescent-shaped tear to the lower left print between the flower and the green lily pad. There is a tiny ~1/16-1/8" tear to the upper right margin, and there is some light abrading to the upper right edge from prior removal of framer's tape. Remnants of brown framer's tape are en verso of the top margin/edge. Some spots of foxing are scattered throughout; toning is present to edges and to the center clouds in the background. There are some small losses (flaking) to toned edges. Lower right corner is inscribed in pencil with an old price. In overall good condition; print retains excellent clarity of color. Condition is commensurate with age and paper material.