884 Samuel Cousins (1801–1887) - Hand-coloured mezzotint - Maid with pigeons in a room - 1837

Stunning Contemporary Hand-coloured mezzotint by Samuel Cousins, published ca 1837. Samuel Cousins (1801–1887) was a prominent English mezzotint engraver known for his exceptional skill and precision. He gained fame for engraving portraits after renowned artists like Sir Thomas Lawrence and Joshua Reynolds, reproducing fine art for wider audiences. Cousins was the first engraver in over a century to be elected an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1855. His works are celebrated for their technical brilliance and remain highly sought after by collectors.

Dimensions

26 cm x 37 cm

Artist or Maker

Samuel Cousins

Medium

Hand-coloured mezzotint

Date

1837