Antique Print-FALCONRY-FALCONER-PUNCH-Swain-1886

Date Created: 28 October 2019

Author: Joseph Swain (1820-1909)

Source: "Punch" magaine of 1st May 1886

Owner: Punch magazine, eaby.com

Location: Zeeland, Netherlands

Link to: Website

  • Netherlands
  • United Kingdom
  • Falcon
  • Painting
  • 19th Century
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Antique Print-FALCONRY-FALCONER-PUNCH-Swain-1886

Description: This attractive original print originates from 'Punch, or the London Charivari', published in 1886.

Artists and Engravers: This plate engraved by Swain.

Subject: Plate : 'The grand old Falconer'. This plate shows a falconer in action with his falcons.

Condition: Good. General age related toning and light staining and/or soiling from handling. A few light creases. Minimal tear teft edge, not affecting image. Please study scan carefully.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 20.5 x 27 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 24.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.1 x 10.6 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 9.6 inch.

Medium: Wood engraving on a vellin type paper.

Location: DP-C14-07

 

Joseph Swain (29 February 1820 in Oxford – 25 February 1909 in London) was an English wood-engraver. He is best known from his engravings in Punch magazine of cartoons by Sir John Tenniel.

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