Francis Wheatley, Cries of London Sweet China Oranges, 1970s, Paper

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Framed print depicting “sweet china oranges, sweet china”, from the celebrated cries of london series after francis wheatley.

the original … Read more Framed print depicting “sweet china oranges, sweet china”, from the celebrated cries of london series after francis wheatley.

the original composition was created by british painter francis wheatley and published as an engraving in london in 1794, depicting a young orange seller offering her fruit in the street.

this later print is presented in an elegant decorative frame with a dark brown marbled finish, gilt inner border and layered terracotta and cream mount.

the classical composition combined with the warm framing gives the piece a particularly decorative presence.

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artist: after francis wheatley
series: cries of london
subject: sweet china oranges, sweet china
type: framed print
original composition: 1794
features: dark marbled frame · gilt inner border · layered mount See less