| Method | Mezzotint |
| Artist | |
| Published | Published 12th May, 1794, by Laurie & Whittle, 53, Fleet Street, London. |
| Dimensions | Image 138 x 110 mm, Plate 152 x 113 mm, Sheet 207 x 135 mm |
| Notes |
Inscription beneath title reads: Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain to receive Power, Riches, Wisdom, Strength, Honour, Glory, and Blessing. Amen. / Revelation 5 Ch.12 V. Robert Laurie (c.1755 - 1836) was a British mezzotinter and in 1776, inventor of colour printing in mezzotint. He later turned print publisher. The son of a trussmaker, he was apprenticed to Robert Sayer. In 1794, when Sayer died Laurie and James Whittle took over the business, trading as Laurie and Whittle. Both families lived at 53 Fleet Street, as well as domestic staff, warehousemen, assistants and printers. Laurie retired in 1812, moving to Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, where he died in 1836. Chaloner Smith undescribed, Lennox-Boyd i/i, Russell undescribed Condition: Foxing to edges of sheet and ink marks to upper margin, not affecting image. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £100.00 |
| Stock ID | 12950 |