John Frederick Lewis; Gibraltar 1835

'Felucca off Gibraltar'

Original tinted lithograph engraving

by

John Frederick Lewis

John Frederick Lewis; 1804-1876, English Orientalist painter. Specialized in Oriental and Mediterranean scenes in detailed watercolour and oils.

An fine print with unfaded, black ink lines and textures. The image measuring approximately 37 cms. x 27 cms.(14½ x 10½ ins.) on a  medium hand wove paper sheet measuring 42 cms. x 31 cms.(16½ x 12 ins.).

Titled, signed and dated in the image.

As can be seen at the British Museum;

http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=3409181&partId=1&searchText=boat&page=5

Unmounted and unframed, the condition of the image and sheet is good, with a small tear into the right margin not affecting the image and handling marks condusive with age.

Cat 170804-2