This wonderful hand coloured Georgian stipple and line engraving was produced in England during the late 18th century, circa 1780. The engraving features a lady writing music whilst playing a lyre with a putti whispering in her ear.

A variation of this engraving was used for several Felice Giardini (b 1716 – d 1796) concert tickets that were published in the 1780s. They were drawn by Giovanni Battista Cipriani RA (b 1727 – d 1785) and engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi RA (b 1727 – d 1815).

Reference: Object number 03/741 in the Royal Academy of Arts online collection. Museum number 1897,1231.148 in the British Museum’s online collection.

The engraving is housed behind old glass in the most decorative original 18th century pressed brass frame. This is a quality, decorative item that will display excellently. Please see our other gorgeous George III miniature engravings, portraits and silhouettes, they make for a superb gallery wall grouping or addition to a special doll's house.

Measuring: Frame width 3 7/8 inch (10 cm) by height 4.75 inch (12 cm). Aperture width 2.75 inch (7 cm) by height 3.5 inch (9 cm).

Condition: 1 inch long, very thin, tear to brass face of frame at 2’ clock. Engraving likely trimmed to fit frame.