The Seasons After Robert Pyle A Group Of 18th.Century Reverse Printed Mezzotints On Glass Circa. 1760 Angels It has been suggested that

It has been suggested that the sitter is Louis Joseph Dauphin Of France

He later developed away from the Bamboccianti style and painted history subjects in the classical tradition

Fry was an English painter

He moved to Paris where he lived until his death

Inscribed lower right 'Ward' Drawn on wove Whatman type paper slight foxing and soft creasing to sheet to no real detriment

The Seasons After Robert Pyle A Group Of 18th.Century Reverse Printed Mezzotints On Glass Circa. 1760 Angels It has been suggested thatRichard Houston after Robert Pyle (active 1760 1768). A group of three hand coloured mezzotint engravings, reverse printed on glass. Summer, Autumn and Winter. Two retain their original sanded slip fruitwood frames. Summer and Autumn 37 by 47 cms. Overall framed. Winter which is later framed measures 32. 3 by 42 cms. Published by Carington Bowles, next the Chapter House in St Paul's Church Yard London. Rare survivors in good condition.