Offered here is a large and dramatic seascape showing ships foundering in a storm. On shore a group of men are trying to offer assistance to a small boat full of men trying to land.
The etching/engraving was made after a painting by the well-known French maritime artist, Joseph Vernet (1714-1789). William Woollett (1735-1785), the most renowned British printmaker of his time, began the print in the form of an etching; however, he died before he could complete the work. Years later, James Fittler (1758-1835) finished engraving the copper plate which was then published by Hurst Robinson & Co. in 1820.
There are several examples of the etched state of this work as well as a finished state before letters in the online collection of the British Museum.See for example No. 1840,0808.172.
The dimensions of this piece are: height 17 1/2 inches (platemark), 17 7/8 inches (sheet); width 22 inches (platemark), 22 1/2 inches (sheet).
This print is from my personal collection which I am beginning to sell off. Please read the condition description carefully and review the photographs. Unless noted otherwise in the description, the prints, art and other items that I sell are not "reproductions". For example, offered maps are of the period. I do my best to accurately describe the items being sold, but if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. Please check my other listings for additional items of interest. I will combine shipping.