Tinsel Prints and Glass Pictures

TINSEL PRINTS - Pair of Actresses

2012-02-22T15:16:00.003-08:00

On the left is Miss Frances Anne Kemble as Euphrasia in The Grecian Daughter performed at Drury Lane Theatre 1830.
Miss Kemble, known as Fanny, was the daughter of actors and her life was extremely interesting. http://www.historyhome.co.uk/people/kemble.htm

On the right is Miss Maria Foote as Mary Copp in CHARLES II, the Merrie Monarch at Covent Garden. More neat info at:
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/The_Merry_Monarch_Charles_the_Second_or.aspx

These prints are special, as they are 3D and decorated with beads, tinfoil, lace and velvet.
The background scenery is illuminating, expanding the drama. 10x12 framed.

$525 each

FLIGHT OF BONAPARTE

2012-02-22T15:00:00.003-08:00

Very colorful reverse glass picture of The Flight of Bonaparte, 1813, published by Hinton.
10" x 14".

Shows Napoleon after being defeated by the Allied Forces in Leipzig and losing 180 cannon and 120,000 men

$725.

The Death of Admiral Lord Nelson

2011-10-30T09:45:00.000-07:00

Admiral Lord Nelson, hero of the Nile, crowned with laurel leaves and falling into the arms of Victory in the ever-memorable engagement with the combined fleets of France and Spain off Trafalger, on October 21,1805. Pub.Jan 20 1806 by W.B. Walker, Fox & Knot Co, Snow Hill, London. Smoke enshrouded ships battling in the distance. 12 x 16 inches overall. $745.

Two Corners of the Globe

2011-10-30T09:42:00.001-07:00

The woman representing Europa has a cornucopia, globe, books and ship in the distance; the Asia figure has a parasol, book and pyramids in the background. Measures 10-1/4 inches high x 14-1/4 inches wide, frame measures 12 x 16 inches overall.
The companion picture would show figures of America and Africa.
Early 19th century, $575 plus post.