Stipple engraving of St. Caecilia, the patron saint of music. By Thomas Watson (1743-1781) after Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)

Author: [ORGAN - 18th Century - English]
Title: Stipple engraving of St. Caecilia, the patron saint of music. By Thomas Watson (1743-1781) after Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792)
Publication: London: Anthy. Milteno, April 3, 1794

Description:

St. Caecilia is seated at an organ with an open music book above the keyboard; two cherubs sing from a music book to her right.

The model for the painting was the singer/actress Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan née Elizabeth Ann Linley (1754-1792), daughter of the composer and conductor Thomas Linley (1733-1795).

370 x 280 mm. Printed on wove paper.

Some wear; minor chips, tears, and soiling to edges with remnants of former mount to upper right edge; some creasing; old paper repairs to verso; trimmed to just within plate impression.

Seller ID: 29828

Subject: Art & Photographs



J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

The firm of J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians, established in 1977 by John and Jude Lubrano, has come to be recognized as one of the leading international antiquarian dealers in the specialties of Music and Dance.

Items handled by the company include autograph musical manuscripts and letters of composers; rare printed music; and rare books, prints, drawings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to music and dance dating from the 15th through the 21st centuries. The firm has issued over 90 catalogues and numerous lists over its 45 years in business. 

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All items are guaranteed to be authentic. Material may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund provided that it is in the same condition as when sent and is packed, shipped, and insured as received.

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