A pair of hand-coloured engravings depicting humorous 19th-century angling scenes. The first print, titled TAKING A FLY., shows a fisherman being pulled into a river by a towpath line. The second, titled DIGGING FOR BAIT., depicts a riverside picnic party fleeing after disturbing a wasp nest. Both prints bear the publication line London Published by Tho.s McLean, 26 Haymarket. below the title. Executed in a satirical sporting style characteristic of the early 19th century, the works show well-defined plate marks and vibrant hand-applied colour. The impressions are sharp, suggesting they are from well-maintained plates. They are housed in matching modern dark wood frames with gilded inner edges and dark green mats with gold bevels.
Condition report:
The prints show light, even toning and minor instances of foxing consistent with age. There are no visible tears or significant plate wear. The impressions remain sharp. The frames and mounts appear to be in good condition with only minor shelf wear to the wood.
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