Fresh Gathered Peas: An 18th C. Engraving From the Series 'The Cries of London', 1795

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This is a beautifully framed engraving, printed in colors with additional hand coloring, from the famous "Cries of London" series, … Read more This is a beautifully framed engraving, printed in colors with additional hand coloring, from the famous "Cries of London" series, depicting the lives and professions of the common people of 18th century London, who worked the streets, hawking their wares. This engraving from the series entitled: "Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings, Pois ramés Pois Nouveaux ecorcés", Plate No. 7 was engraved by Giovanni Vendramini after a painting by Francis Wheatley and published by Colnaghi & Co. in London in 1795.

"Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings" depicts a man and a boy standing on a rustic horse-drawn cart. The man is emptying peas from a basket into the apron of a woman standing to the left of the cart. A child, who appears to want to help, and a dog are seen to the right of the woman.

This engraving is framed in an ornate gold-colored wood frame with double mats; a light beige silk outer mat and a teal blue inner mat. The frame measures 21.75" x 17.5" x 1.07". The print and frame are in excellent condition. See less