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Antique Aquatint of a Dog named 'Crab' by J. Clark, circa 1820
$370 (£280, €330)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1820
- Size
- 11.7 × 18.8 in (29.7 × 47.7 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good. Please study image carefully.
- Period
- Early 19th century
- Section
- Fish and shells
- Reference
- f_9228983
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Handcolored aquatint made after Henry Alken by J. Clark.
The antique aquatint depicting a dog named 'Crab' by J. Clark around 1820 likely portrays a beloved pet or a celebrated dog of that era.
Given the naming of the dog, 'Crab,' and considering the context of many artworks from that time, this aquatint could be a portrait or a depiction of a particular dog that was famous, renowned, or held in high regard during the early 19th century.
Such depictions were common during that period, celebrating the loyalty, character, and often the impressive or distinctive features of cherished dogs owned by notable individuals or within specific communities.
This aquatint might showcase 'Crab' in a posed or dynamic manner, highlighting the dog's unique qualities or perhaps illustrating its role in a particular context, such as hunting, companionship, or a sporting activity. These types of artworks often served as tributes to beloved animals or commemorated their accomplishments or traits.
