Robert Smirke, War of the Roses, etching, 1799
SILVER Seller in Torino, Italia
Etching depicting famous figures and houses involved in the Wars of the Roses, published by Robert Bowyer Historic Gallery (London), 1799. Author: Robert Smirke (1753–1845), English painter and illustrator, known for his small-scale paintings which represented literary and historical subjects. Engraver: John Landseer, born in Lincoln between 1763 and 1769, died in London on 29 February 1852. Good condition, as can be seen from the attached photos; it shows signs of humidity visible in the photos.
ID: 61176-1714650808-89671