Mezzotint Collection

Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause
SOUTH CAROLINA: LOYALISTS. Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause

The Melton Breakfast by Sir Francis Grant
A rare mezzotint of High Leicestershire Lights of the past enjoying breakfast before a hunt. From left to right are Massey Stanley, the Earl of Wilton, Count Matuszevic, Lord Gardner

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. Chaplain Jacob Duche leading the first prayer in the First Continental Congress at Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia, September 1774: mezzotint, 1848

A Midsummer Nights Dream (Shakespeare, Act 4, Scene 1), November, 1857

Monsieur de St. George, April 4, 1788. Creator: William Ward
Monsieur de St. George, April 4, 1788

Castle Neuschwanstein late 1800s-early 1900s
Castle Neuschwanstein, late 1800s-early 1900s. George Percival Gaskell (British, 1868-1934). Mezzotint; image: 22.4 x 25.3 cm (8 13/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

Miss Julia MacDonald, 1830/31. Creator: Samuel Cousins
Miss Julia MacDonald, 1830/31

The Death of Mark Antony (Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, Act 4, Scene 15), January 1, 1780

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642). Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist. Under house arrest. Mezzotint, 19th century, after a painting, c1820, by Jean Antoine Laurent

CARTOON: THOMAS GAGE, 1774. A Political Lesson: an English mezzotint cartoon of 1774 suggesting the difficulties encountered by the English colonial governor of Massachusetts, Thomas Gage

Thomas Truxtun, 1799. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Thomas Truxtun, 1799

ALEXANDER von HUMBOLDT (1769-1859). German naturalist. Mezzotint, 1859, by John Sartain

Plesiosaurus battling Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus), 1840 (engraving)
3697027 Plesiosaurus battling Temnodontosaurus (Oligostinus), 1840 (engraving) by Martin, John (1789-1854); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Cassin, 1806. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
John Cassin, 1806

Duchess of Cleveland, from a painting by Sir Peter Lely.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin

Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1834. Artist: W Summers
Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1834; a view of the meeting of the Metropolitan Trades Unions in Copenhagen Fields

A common council beast, returning from a turtle feast, c1775. A drunken common councilman is escorted home by two watchmen

The Alpine Traveller, 1804. Artist: James Ward
The Alpine Traveller, 1804. After James Northcote (1746-1831). From The Connoisseur Volume XLII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1915]

Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841), 1816. Artist: Lane, Samuel (1780-1859)
Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke (1776-1841), 1816. From a private collection

Young Woman Sewing
A superb mezzotint showing a young woman engaged in needlework

Artichoke or King protea, Protea cynaroides
5856487 Artichoke or King protea, Protea cynaroides; (add.info.: Artichoke or King protea, Protea cynaroides, from South Africa, engraved by J. P)

Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804
5324834 Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804; (add.info.: Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804)

Group of Carnations from Thornton's "Temple of Flora"
5856491 Group of Carnations from Thornton's "Temple of Flora"; (add.info.: Group of Carnations, including Palmer's Defiance, Davey's Defiance, Palmer's Duchess of Dorset)

Temple of Flora, title page with vignette of cupids and Flora
5856486 Temple of Flora, title page with vignette of cupids and Flora; (add.info.: Temple of Flora, title page with vignette of cupids pulling a chariot with Flora, drawn by Burney)

Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of St. Vincent, 1797 (colour mezzotint)
1579733 Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of St. Vincent, 1797 (colour mezzotint); (add.info.: Coloured mezzotint of Nelson boarding the San Josef at the Battle of St. Vincent)

Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 (mezzotint)
1579749 Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 (mezzotint); (add.info.: Mezzotint of the Battle of Trafalgar with Nelson being carried below. Print by J. Walker. Dated 1805.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Royal visit to the fleet at the Nore (mezzotint)
1579707 The Royal visit to the fleet at the Nore (mezzotint); (add.info.: Mezzotint of the Royal visit to the fleet at the Nore. The king going on board the Royal Prince for a Council-of-War)

Battle of Solebay (mezzotint)
1579706 Battle of Solebay (mezzotint); (add.info.: Mezzotint of the Battle of Solebay. The burning of the Royal James by a Dutch fire ship. Print by E. Kirkhall)

Cupid, Flora, Ceres and Esculapius honouring the bust of Linnaeus
5856485 Cupid, Flora, Ceres and Esculapius honouring the bust of Linnaeus; (add.info.: Cupid, Flora, Ceres and Esculapius honouring the bust of Linnaeus)

The Superb Lily, Lilium superbum
5856488 The Superb Lily, Lilium superbum; (add.info.: The Superb Lily, Lilium superbum, from north America, engraved by J. P. Quilley after an original painting by Philip Reinagle. From Dr)

Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (mezzotint)
1579737 Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (mezzotint); (add.info.: Mezzotint of the Battle of Camperdown. Duncan receiving the surrender of De Winter. Print by James Ward)

Tulip varieties from Thornton's "The Temple of Flora"
5856489 Tulip varieties from Thornton's "The Temple of Flora"; (add.info.: Tulip varieties, including the Louis XVI, Washington, La Triomphe Royale, Duchess of Devonshire, Gloria Mundi)

Matthew Skeggs, in the character of Seignor Bumbasto, playing a broomstick instead of a cello with a bow
FLO5003457 Matthew Skeggs, in the character of Seignor Bumbasto, playing a broomstick instead of a cello with a bow. Skeggs was a publican and performer of musical tricks with the Choice Spirits

The moonlight battle off St. Vincent, 1782 (mezzotint)
1579727 The moonlight battle off St. Vincent, 1782 (mezzotint); (add.info.: Mezzotint of the moonlight battle off St. Vincent. In the distance the San Domingo blowing up. Print by R. Laurie)

Banana tree and fruit, Musa paradisiaca a, muskroot, Adoxa moschatellina b, and wolf's foot moss
FLO5004754 Banana tree and fruit, Musa paradisiaca a, muskroot, Adoxa moschatellina b, and wolf's foot moss, Lycopodium species c, d

Portrait of poet Alexander Pope (1688-1744), 1744. Creator: Le Blon, Jacques Christophe (1667-1741)
Portrait of poet Alexander Pope (1688-1744), 1744. Private Collection

James Butler, 1701. Creator: John Smith
James Butler, 1701

Jan van Goyen, His Wife and Child, 1771. Creator: John Wright
Jan van Goyen, His Wife and Child, 1771

Holy Family, 1776. Creator: Valentine Green
Holy Family, 1776

Arundel Mill and Castle This is a photo of listed building number 1027926. 1846. Creator: David Lucas
Arundel Mill and Castle This is a photo of listed building number 1027926. , 1846

A Dell, Helmingham Park, Suffolk, 1830. Creator: David Lucas
A Dell, Helmingham Park, Suffolk, 1830

Camp Scene, between 1725 and 1781. Creator: Christian Rugendas
Camp Scene, between 1725 and 1781

Rev. Joseph Goodall, D.D, 1828. Creator: Charles Turner
Rev. Joseph Goodall, D.D, 1828

Portrait of a Man, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Man, 18th century

Three Maries, 1824. Creator: William Say
Three Maries, 1824

Ecstasy of Saint Francis, 1809. Creator: William Say
Ecstasy of Saint Francis, 1809

Portrait of Rev. William Mason, 1779. Creator: William Doughty
Portrait of Rev. William Mason, 1779

Deposition, 1775. Creator: Valentine Green
Deposition, 1775

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Mezzotint: A Window into History's Vibrant Moments Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of mezzotint, a technique that beautifully captures pivotal moments throughout history. From the courageous acts of Laodicea Dicey Langston protecting her father during the American Revolution to Monsieur de St. George's intriguing encounter on April 4, 1788, these intricate engravings transport us to bygone eras. Intriguingly, we witness Chaplain Jacob Duche leading the first prayer in the Continental Congress, an iconic moment symbolizing unity and faith amidst turbulent times. Meanwhile, Castle Neuschwanstein stands tall as a testament to architectural grandeur during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The dramatic scene depicting 'The Death of Mark Antony' from Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra (Act 4, Scene 15) brings forth emotions that transcend centuries. Sir Francis Grant's masterpiece 'The Melton Breakfast' invites us into an opulent gathering where elegance meets camaraderie. Delving deeper into political satire, Thomas Gage faces challenges suppressing popular opposition to the Boston Port Bill in a thought-provoking mezzotint cartoon from 1774. The fierce battle between Plesiosaurus and Temnodontosaurus showcases nature's raw power through meticulous engraving techniques. Notable figures like John Cassin and Thomas Truxtun come alive through Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin's skilled handiwork. Their portraits immortalize their contributions to science and naval warfare respectively. Lastly, Shakespearean enthusiasts will revel in November 1857’s rendition of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' (Act 4, Scene1), transporting us into a whimsical realm filled with love potions and mischievous fairies. Through these diverse subjects captured within mezzotint, we are reminded of the intricate tapestry that history weaves.