Richard Earlom (1743-1822) after Jan van Huysum (1682-1749): A pair of still lifes with flowers, mezzotint in colour, dated 1778

Work: 50 x 39 cm
Frame: 76,5 x 61,5 cm

Mezzotint engraving partially handcoloured by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) after a work by Dutch painter Jan Van Huysum (1682-1749). In the late 18th century, Richard Earlom was commissioned as part of a printmaking project to reproduce Sir Robert Walpole’s extensive painting collection at The Houghton Gallery. The project was initiated when it became evident that the collection would need to be sold - eventually to Catherine of Russia in 1778. Published by John Boydell (1720-1804).

Provenance:
- Ex-collection Château de Bioul.