Safe! Edwin Landseer engraving by C G Lewis c1880 dogs spaniel terrier

Description: An engraving by C G Lewis of Edwin Landseer's drawing, Safe! Printed circa 1880 for Landseer's Works, by Virtue & Co. FROM a note on this drawing we learn that it was sketched at Oatlands in 1838: it much resembles in style some of the artist's earlier drawings, For instance, there are strong points of resemblance between it and "The Intruder," a well-known picture produced in his eighteenth year. One cannot fail to notice the admirable contrast between the gravely expectant eye of the old spaniel and the sprightly eagerness of the terrier. Slight as are the touches by which the cat's face is figured, there is enough to indicate that she is not quite satisfied as to the safety of her resting-place. Why should so noble-looking an animal as this spaniel condescend to hurry after or wait upon the insignificant object of his anxious looks? Truly this is another of those nature portraits which carry Landseer's fame home to the unlearned and uneducated in all parts of our country! The original drawing is in the possession of John Fowler, Esq., C.E.; it has not yet passed through the hands of any other engraver than Mr. C. G. Lewis. Binding had disintegrated, and plates were loose. Generally good condition, this plate has some discolouration. Includes the description page. Total page size - 35.8cm x 26cm This is a genuine antique not a cheap copy

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Location: Horncastle

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