John Martin (1789-1854) Approach Of The Archangel
John Martin (1789-1854)
Approach Of The Archangel Michael, proof from: The Paradise Lost of Milton
Mezzotint with etching, circa 1827, an unlettered proof impression before any letters, an excellent impression from the Imperial folio edition, on laid paper without watermark, platemark 253 x 350 mm (10 x 13 3/4 in), sheet 337 x 495 mm (13 1/4 x 19 1/2 in), full margins with deckled edge, three pin-holes from stitch binding to left edge, tear running just up to edge of platemark in upper centre, other handling creases and minor nicks, rubbing to upper centre, faint damp-stain and surface dirt (unframed)
Together with a group of 5 further mezzotints by John Martin, for Illustrations of the Bible, various sizes and editions, circa 1830-1840 (6)
⁂ Possibly a unique working proof impression, including the roulette work and inclusion of palm trees to centre.
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John Martin (1789-1854)
Approach Of The Archangel Michael, proof from: The Paradise Lost of Milton
Mezzotint with etching, circa 1827, an unlettered proof impression before any letters, an excellent impression from the Imperial folio edition, on laid paper without watermark, platemark 253 x 350 mm (10 x 13 3/4 in), sheet 337 x 495 mm (13 1/4 x 19 1/2 in), full margins with deckled edge, three pin-holes from stitch binding to left edge, tear running just up to edge of platemark in upper centre, other handling creases and minor nicks, rubbing to upper centre, faint damp-stain and surface dirt (unframed)
Together with a group of 5 further mezzotints by John Martin, for Illustrations of the Bible, various sizes and editions, circa 1830-1840 (6)
⁂ Possibly a unique working proof impression, including the roulette work and inclusion of palm trees to centre.
