Antique Aquatint of a Dog named 'Crab' by J. Clark, circa 1820
€ 330
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1820
Sheet size
29.7 × 47.7 cm (11.7 × 18.8 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-02436
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Good. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Handcolored aquatint made after Henry Alken by J. Clark.
The antique aquatint depicting a dog named 'Crab' by J. Clark around 1820 likely portrays a beloved pet or a celebrated dog of that era.
Given the naming of the dog, 'Crab,' and considering the context of many artworks from that time, this aquatint could be a portrait or a depiction of a particular dog that was famous, renowned, or held in high regard during the early 19th century.
Such depictions were common during that period, celebrating the loyalty, character, and often the impressive or distinctive features of cherished dogs owned by notable individuals or within specific communities.
This aquatint might showcase 'Crab' in a posed or dynamic manner, highlighting the dog's unique qualities or perhaps illustrating its role in a particular context, such as hunting, companionship, or a sporting activity. These types of artworks often served as tributes to beloved animals or commemorated their accomplishments or traits.
