Antique Engraving Tom and His Pidgeons After a Painting by John Russell 

Print made by stipple engraver Charles Knight (British, 1743-1826) 

Date of creation: 1792

Up for sale is a stunningly beautiful (and imperfect) color engraving depicting the artist's son Tom in a dress with a cat and pigeons in a nest. 

Tom was the youngest son of John and Hannah Russell and was often painted by his father. 

As was common at the time, boys wore dresses until the age of six or seven, when they were then formally put into breeches or "breeched."

This print is in The British Museum's collection.

Inscription 

• Lettered below the image with the title and 'Painted by J. Russell R.A. Crayon Painter to his Majesty and their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales & Duke of York / London Published June 1: 1792, by C: Knight Engraver Boston Row Brompton. / Engraved by C. Knight.'

Condition:

Antique item with stains, imperfections and discolouration due to age. 

Will be shipped rolled in a tube.

Shipping includes tracking and insurance.