Benjamin Thomas Pouncy and John Smith

Perugia

Title:

Perugia

Engraver:

Pouncy, Benjamin Thomas (London, Died, 1799)

Designer:

Smith, John (Irthington, Cumberland, 1749 - London, 1831)

Date:

1793

Medium:

Original Hand-Colored Engraving

Publisher:

John Emes, William Byrne & John Smith, London

Note:

Benjamin Thomas Pouncy 'B. T. Pouncy': An eighteenth century etcher and line engraver, B. T. Pouncy was best regarded for his landscapes and topographical views, as well as naval and military subjects. He first trained under his father but learned his style mostly under the direction of his famous brother-in-law, William Woollett (1735-1785). Some of his finest engravings depict late eighteenth century naval battles.

John Smith: One of England's greatest eighteenth century watercolor artists, John Smith studied under Sawrey Gilpin, at the Royal Academy. In 1786 Smith first accompanied Lord Warwick to Italy, where he lived and worked for more than a decade. For this reason he acquired the nicknames of 'Warwick' Smith and 'Italian' Smith, the names he is commonly referred to to this day.

In the last decade of the eighteenth century John Smith travelled throughout the length of Italy, sending fine watercolors back to London where they were engraved and hand-colored by such artists as John Landseer, B. T. Pouncy, J. Roffe, James Sparrow and William Byrne. In total over seventy-five engravings were completed during an eight year period, with John Smith also acting as the publisher in this venture. "Perugia" dates hails from this period.

These magnificent Italian views established John Smith's reputation as a leading artist. Upon his return to England he served as a leading member of the Old Water-Colour Society, from 1805 to 1823, and became its President in 1816.

Size:

6 1/2 X 8 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)

Matted with 100% Archival Materials

Condition:

Printed on late eighteenth century laid paper and with full margins as published in London on the above date. Containing slight foxing in the outer margins, else retaining its fine, unfaded hand colouring and in good condition throughout. This beautiful Italian view entitled, "Perugia" represents a prime example of the art of John Smith, Benjamin Thomas Pouncy 'B. T. Pouncy' and of eighteenth century English topographical art.

Price:

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