2 Antique Landseer Comical Dogs & Cavalier's Pets Terrier Spaniel Engravings 24"

Description

Pair of late 19th century engravings from works by Sir Edwin Landseer - "Comical Dogs," showing a pair of Scottish terriers dresssed in their owners hats, engraved by Charles George Lewis, and "The Cavalier's Pets," showing a pair of King Charles spaniels laying on a bench or table with their master's hat and spurs, engraved by J. Outrim. Dark painted wood frame; textured gray and black layered mat.

"Sir Edwin Henry Landseer RA (7 March 1802 – 1 October 1873) was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. However, his best-known works are the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square." (Source: Wikipedia)

"Charles George Lewis (13 June 1808 – 16 June 1880) was a British printmaker. The second son of Frederick Christian Lewis, and brother of John Frederick Lewis, he was born in Enfield, Middlesex. He was instructed in drawing and engraving by his father. Many of his best-known plates were after the works of Sir Edwin Landseer. Lewis retired in about 1877, and died suddenly from apoplexy at his residence at Felpham, near Bognor, on 16 June 1880. He was buried in Felpham churchyard." (Source: Wikipedia)

"John Outrim (1810 - 1889) was a reproductive line engraver who worked in London from 1840 to 1874, primarily known for his plates after Edwin Landseer. Exhibited four plates at the Royal Academy from 1846 to 1876. He sold prints by himself and others in his later life on several occasions to the British Museum." (Source: Philadelphia Print Shop)

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear to frame

Dimensions

24.25" x 1.5" x 22.25" / Sans Frame - 10.25" x 8.25" (WIdth x Depth x Height)