Gamekeepers Mezzotint Engraving By Henry Birche After George Stubbs R.A. 1790 Kneller Figures washing laundry at a

Figures washing laundry at a fountain

but in Scotland couples could still marry from the age of 14 by declaring their wish to be husband and wife in front of two witnesses

Executed on laid paper laid on to later backing sheet

It is thought Sandby executed this satire after arriving to give Vestris a drawing lesson in his home

Presented in their original ebonised pearwood frames with exceptional carved and gilded sunburst mounts

Gamekeepers Mezzotint Engraving By Henry Birche After George Stubbs R.A. 1790 Kneller Figures washing laundry at aHenry Birche after George Stubbs and Amos Green Mezzotint engraving published by Benjamin Beale Evans, Poultry London March 25 1790. "Game Keepers." Dedicated to the Right Honorable Lord Viscount Torrington. A good rich impression on wove paper on wooden stretcher presented in original gilt gesso frame. 65. 5 by 43. 5 cms image. 76 by 53. 5 cms overall framed. Slight time toning as to be expected otherwise in remarkably good condition. This