Copley, John Singleton "Abraham Offering up His Son..."

John Singleton Copley. "Abraham Offering up His Son..." 

London: John Singleton Copley, late 18th century. Mezzotint engravings by R. Dunkarton printed in color à la poupée. Prints have been professionally conserved. Generous margins. 

Nov, 1, 1797. 26 x 19 1/2 (image). Very good condition. 

Two large and dramatic religious prints by the well known American artist John Singleton Copley (1738-1815). Copley, a Boston native, flourished as a portrait artist in the colonies before he settled in London in 1775 and focused on the painting of portraits, historical and religious scenes. Copley was a master at painting dramatic multi-figure compositions.

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"Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness. . ."