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Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) - 19th Century Wood Engraving, Fishing by the Mill

Early 19th Century

Antique print titled 'Trying the Tackle'. Original antique print of a fisherman trying his equipment. Fishing tackle is the equipment used by anglers when fishing. Almost any equipment or gear used for fishing can be called fishing tackle. Some examples are hooks, lines, sinkers, floats, rods, reels, baits, lures, spears, nets, gaffs, traps, waders and tackle boxes...

Antique print titled 'Trolling'. Original antique print of trolling, a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish,...

William Woollett (1735–1785) William Woollett was one of the most accomplished British engravers of the 18th century, renowned for his precision and his ability to capture the paint...

Antique print titled 'Trolling for Jack'. Original antique print illustrating trolling (fishing) for jack. This print originates from 'The Illustrated London News' published 1850.

Antique print titled 'The Peaceful Angler'. Original antique print of an angler. Engraved by Scott. Published by Pittman, 1819.

This magnificent engraving depicts a fishing scene in the middle of a landscape with lush vegetation. In the foreground of this scene is a man standing fishing. At his feet a young woman and a child are looking at the water. Further back on the right, there is another fishing scene, this time with two men. The whole is immersed in nature. In the background is a shepherd with a herd of cattle. This scene was first painted by Francesco Zuccarelli. He was an 18th century painter and engraver. He began his training in Rome and then in Florence as a figure painter. Alter He moved to Venice. He was noticed for his talent in the art of landscape. He benefited from the protection of the English consul Joseph Smith, for whom he produced numerous works. This engraving is made by Francesco Bartolozzi who is an engraver of the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. He is an Italian who had 3 years of training in painting. But he finally devoted himself to engraving. He moved to Venice. He worked in the workshop of Joseph Wagner...

Framed 18.5 x 20.5 in Etching on Ingres D'arches off-white laid paper, signed and dated Third and final state Posthumous Impression, 1998

7.25 x 12.25 inches (sheet), 5 x 11.88 inches (block) Framed 12.63 x 19.50 in Linoleum block print on laid paper Unsigned

Antique print titled 'Juvenile Anglers'. Original antique print of young anglers. Engraved by Smith. Published by Pittman, 1822.

Etching realized in 1990s. Hand signed and numbered in pencil. Edition of 35, in roman numbers. Very Good condition, matted.