Burns & His Highland Mary ~ Painted Charles Dukes ~ Engraved Print J.J. Chant

Description: Burns & His Highland Mary ~ Painted by Charles Dukes ~ Print Engraved by J.J. Chant This engraving / mezzotint & line engraving is on strong copper printing paper, 1856.The sheet has a narrow margin around the plate edge. Height: 23 3/4 : 27 1/2 inches Width: 17 3/4 : 21 1/2 inches It is slightly stained (foxing) around the edges. It is in very nice, unrestored condition.The lower right corner is missing. It does not affect the print itself and is not visible when framed and matted. Robert Burns (1759 Alloway, Ayrshire - 1796 Dumfries, Dumfriesshire) was a Scottish writer and poet. Most important Scottish writer alongside Walter Scott. He wrote numerous poems, political texts and songs.His most famous song is "Auld Lang Syne" as part of the British tradition. Highland Maryis a song composed in 1792 by Scottish poet RobertBurns. It is one of three works dedicated to Mary Campbell, with whomBurnswas in love in the 1780s. Painted by Charles Dukes Engraved by J.J. Chant Published by Fishel, Adler & CP - New York Signed lower right in the plate: "ENGRAVED BY J.J. CHANT" James John Chant (1819 London - after 1883 London) was an english copper plate engraver and eraser. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy exhibitions in 1861-83. Charles Dukes (active 1829-1865 London) was an English painter.He regularly exhibited his genre and landscape paintings at the Royal Academy in London. Please see pictures as they are part of the description. Comes from a pet smoke free home.

Price: 103.46 USD

Location: Macomb, Michigan

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