Mezzotint by Thomas Frye from his series of life-sized fanciful heads; Old Woman leaning on a Crutch. Thomas Frye executed portraits in oil, pastel and mezzotint. The mezzotints for which Frye is chiefly remembered is his series of seventeen life-size heads, which he published in two series between 1760-1762. Not presented as portraits but a series of 'fanciful heads' arranged in diverse poses; only his self portrait is identifiable.
This example is in excellent condition with good margins on three sides; trimmed close to the plate mark at the base line. Engraved in stipple along the title band 'T. Frye Pictor Invt & Sculpt. Hatton Garden 1760'.
Within a good replica of a correct 18th century print frame, ebonized and with a gilt sight.
Sheet size: 14.75 in x 20.5 in
o/s: 23 in x 17 3/8 in
Item Code: 4615
£ 1500
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