Mezzotint Collection (page 5)

Female Lucubration: Étude Nocturne, 1772. Creator: Philip Dawe
Female Lucubration: Etude Nocturne, 1772

Ipse (Self-Portrait), from Life-Sized Heads, 1760. Creator: Thomas Frye
Ipse (Self-Portrait), from Life-Sized Heads, 1760

William John, Earl of Ancrum, 1773, published 1776. Creator: John Dixon
William John, Earl of Ancrum, 1773, published 1776

Young Man with a Candle, from Life-Sized Heads, 1760. Creator: Thomas Frye
Young Man with a Candle, from Life-Sized Heads, 1760

Old Man with Spectacles, from Life-Sized Heads, 1760. Creator: Thomas Frye
Old Man with Spectacles, from Life-Sized Heads, 1760

Margaret, Countess of Carlisle, May 10, 1773. Creator: James Watson
Margaret, Countess of Carlisle, May 10, 1773

Shepherd's Meal, published February 1, 1803. Creator: John Raphael Smith
Shepherd's Meal, published February 1, 1803

Cottage Family, c. 1791. Creator: John Raphael Smith
Cottage Family, c. 1791

Amurat Kahn II, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Amurat Kahn II, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Black Monday, or the Departure for School, published December 1, 1790. Creator: John Jones
Black Monday, or the Departure for School, published December 1, 1790

Mustapha Kahn, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Mustapha Kahn, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Selim Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Selim Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Soliman Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Soliman Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Dulce Domum, or the Return from School, published December 1, 1790. Creator: John Jones
Dulce Domum, or the Return from School, published December 1, 1790

Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Bajazet Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Bajazet Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Achmet Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Achmet Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Amurat Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Amurat Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Othman Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Othman Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

July, n.d. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
July, n.d

Abdul Hamid Khan, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Abdul Hamid Khan, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Othman Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Othman Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Orkan Kahn, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Orkan Kahn, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Woman Lighting a Rocket, also called Peace Gets Me Going, from Communia... 1695. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
Woman Lighting a Rocket, also called Peace Gets Me Going, from Communia Gaudia (The Wide-Spread Rejoicing at the Siege of Namur), 1695

Man Lighting a Rocket, also called Peace is Better than a Victory, from Communia... 1695. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
Man Lighting a Rocket, also called Peace is Better than a Victory, from Communia Gaudia (The Wide-Spread Rejoicing at the Siege of Namur), 1695

Mr. Garrick in "Richard the Third", published April 28, 1772. Creator: John Dixon. Mr
Mr. Garrick in "Richard the Third", published April 28, 1772

Peasant and Pigs, 1803. Creator: John Raphael Smith
Peasant and Pigs, 1803

The Witches Cauldron or Incantation, 1772. Creator: John Dixon
The Witches Cauldron or Incantation, 1772

Esther Jacobs, c. 1760. Creator: John Spilsbury
Esther Jacobs, c. 1760

A Shipwreck, 1805/07. Creator: Charles Turner
A Shipwreck, 1805/07

His Grace the Duke of Rutland, 1804. Creator: Charles Turner
His Grace the Duke of Rutland, 1804

Mme. de Grateloup de Dax, n.d. Creator: Jean-Baptiste de Grateloup
Mme. de Grateloup de Dax, n.d

Amy Dudley (1532-1560), née Robsart, 1830. Creator: Dawe, Henry Edward (1790-1848)
Amy Dudley (1532-1560), nee Robsart, 1830. Private Collection

Elizabeth, Duchess of Manchester and Her Son, c. 1770. Creator: James Watson
Elizabeth, Duchess of Manchester and Her Son, c. 1770

Frances, Lady Bridges, 1768. Creator: James Watson
Frances, Lady Bridges, 1768

Old Woman Leaning on a Cane, from Life-Sized Heads, 1760. Creator: Thomas Frye
Old Woman Leaning on a Cane, from Life-Sized Heads, 1760

Mrs. Bonfoy, c. 1754. Creator: James McArdell
Mrs. Bonfoy, c. 1754

Portrait of John Lockhart, Esquire, c. 1770. Creator: James McArdell
Portrait of John Lockhart, Esquire, c. 1770

Lady Elizabeth Montagu, 1756. Creator: James McArdell
Lady Elizabeth Montagu, 1756

Cupid and Psyche, n.d. Creator: James McArdell
Cupid and Psyche, n.d

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, c. 1765. Creator: James McArdell
Time Clipping the Wings of Love, c. 1765

Emily, Countess of Kildare, 1754. Creator: James McArdell
Emily, Countess of Kildare, 1754

Thomas Wright, 1737. Creator: Thomas Frye
Thomas Wright, 1737

Rembrandt's Father, n.d. Creator: James McArdell
Rembrandt's Father, n.d

Marriage Consultation, n.d. Creator: Edward Fisher
Marriage Consultation, n.d

Lady Elizabeth Keppel, c. 1760. Creator: Edward Fisher
Lady Elizabeth Keppel, c. 1760

Lady Sarah Bunbury, 1766. Creator: Edward Fisher
Lady Sarah Bunbury, 1766

Felix Brenwald, c1756. Creator: Sebastian Walch
Felix Brenwald, c1756. Book: Sixty portraits of Mayors of the City of Zurich by Sebastian Walch (Zurich, 1756), pl. 24

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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.