730 - J. BURNET (*1784) after WILKIE (*1785), The Jew's harp, around 1809, Copper engraving

J. BURNET (*1784) after WILKIE (*1785), The Jew's harp, around 1809, Copper engraving John Burnet (1784 Musselburgh - 1868 Stoke Newington) after David Wilkie (1785 - 1841 ): "The Jew's Harp", The Jew's Harp, c. 1809, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Laid paper, mounted on Laid paper Date: c. 1809 Description: Signed below the image "D. Wilkie pinxt. / J. Burnet sculpt.", signed and inscribed in the centre below "To Francis Annesley Esq. / This print is respectfully dedicated by his obed.t Humble Servant John Burnet. / London. Published by D. Wilkie & L. Burnet November 1st 1809".The Scottish painter and engraver John Burnet went to London in 1805, where he made his name as an engraver by reproducing the works of the Scottish painter David Wilkie. In 1833 he went to Paris to further his education by studying the masterpieces in the Louvre. Keywords: 19th century, Realism, Music, United Kingdom, Size: Laid paper: 41,0 cm x 33,0 cm (16,1 x 13 in), Depiction: 25,0 cm x 19,8 cm (9,8 x 7,8 in) Condition: Rather good condition. The paper is discoloured due to age. The corners of the sheet are partly torn and creased. The image is freshly preserved and makes a perfect impression. Damage due to mounting in the centre of the lower margin, also in the centre of the lateral margins.