John Martin R.A. The Plains of Heaven

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Charles Mottram (1806-1876) After John Martin R.A.
Mixed Method Engraving with hand-colouring, published by T.McLean, London, 1857.
Within a 19th Century Gilded Composite Frame.
This is one of Martin's three part series of 'Judgement Pictures'. It expands the celestial landscape in The Last Judgement, where the 'Good' are shown assembling the 'Plains of Heaven'. Here, they appear dressed in white on the crest of a hill. In front of a paradise of lakes, waterfalls and mountains. The original painting can be seen in Tate Britain.
PriceSOLD DimensionsImage 62 x 95.5 cm. Frame 30½ x 43½ in (78 x 110.5 cm). Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art Date 1857 Mid 19th Century Antiques Origin English Condition Condition Sympathetically cleaned in order to retain its original colouring this print still has some extensive browning within the plate but does not distract from the overall image. It is possible to have all the browning removed but this process would inevitably lead to some loss of pigment. Item code as176a019 Status Sold

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