843 - C. WILKIN (1750–1814), Children Help Street Urchins, Etching

C. WILKIN (1750–1814), Children Help Street Urchins, Etching Charles Wilkin (born around 1750 in London—died 1814 in the same city): Children Helping a Beggar Boy, Wealthy children in fine clothes with a dog help beggar boys and give alms, 19th century, etching Technique: Etching on paper Inscription: Signed below the image on the printing plate and inscribed in English with the title, a short descriptive dialogue, and a dedication to the Queen. Date: 19th century Description: Based on the painting by William Beechey (1753, Burford – 1839, Hampstead), portrait painter to the British royal family. Keywords: 19th century, Romanticism, Politics, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 58.0 cm x 46.8 cm (22.8 x 18.4 in), Plate: 53.5 cm x 43.0 cm (21.1 x 16.9 in), Image: 45.9 cm x 38.2 cm (18.1 x 15 in) Condition: Good condition. Light foxing is visible across the entire sheet. There is a cut in the left edge of the sheet. On the right, there is a tear that has been repaired with adhesive tape on the reverse.