CHILDREN BATHING (THE HOPPNER CHILDREN) - JAMES WARD AFTER JOHN HOPPNER

'The Hoppner children.' Three young children near a stream: one standing, one seated nude on cloth, and one clothed child in the center, in a wooded landscape. Highly detailed mezzotint with soft tonal transitions.Made by James Ward after John Hoppner.

James Ward (1769-1859) was a British engraver and painter, celebrated for his mezzotints and later for his animal paintings. He was among the most important mezzotinters of his generation.Biography artist: John Hoppner (1758-1810) was a leading English portrait painter of the late 18th century. He served as portraitist to the Prince of Wales and was noted for his depictions of children.

Condition: good, very minor age-related toning to mount (without title)

Framed: 72cm x 63cm                                                                  Sheet: 53cm x 45cm

House in an Edwardian ebonised frame with tooled gilt highlights and centre scrolls.

Price: £620