Wooded Landscape with Estate Buildings and a distant Church. by Joseph Farington, 1747-1821

Joseph Farington, 1747-1821
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Wooded Landscape with Estate Buildings and a distant Church.

Original etching with softground in black ink. 1790. Signed and dated in the plate. With the etched inscription:' Drawn from nature & etch'd by Jos. Farington R.A.'. With the publication line:' Pub March 10 1791 by J.C.Stadler No 30 Grafton Street'. Rare proof before any aquatint was added
to the plate and with 'scratch' lettering.

Extremely fine strong impression. On off white laid india (chine appliqué) on pale cream laid 18th century backing sheet, as printed. In surprisingly fine condition for such a rare and large scale etching; some minor margin soiling and two repaired paper losses in the margins only, outside
the plate. Plate area generally excellent. Sheet: 21 1/2 x 27 1/2ins. Plate: 18 x 25 1/8ins (460x638mm)

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