Hand Coloured Mezzotint of Lord and Lady Melbourne.
Original Painting by George Stubbs (1724-1806) – Mezzotint Engraving in Ebonised and Gilt Frame.
The lady seated in the carriage is Elizabeth Milbanke, her husband, Peniston Lamb, 1st Lord Melbourne is mounted on a chestnut horse to the right. Sir Ralph Milbanke, Elizabeth’s father, stands beside her, along with her brother John Milbanke. The engraving was executed by Macbeth Raeburn R.A. – signed by him – printed and hand coloured by Henry Graves and Co. Royal Print Sellers.
Width: 37.5″ / 95 cms
Height: 30″ / 76 cms
Return from Shooting – the Duke of Newcastle and Colonel Litchfield returning from a day’s shooting in Clumber Park.
An important hand coloured stipple engraving – engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi and Samuel Alken. Painted by Francis Wheatley RA. Published by Joseph Barney, Tottenham Court Road, London 1793
Width: 33.5″ / 85 cm
Height: 29″ / 74 cm