George III Hand Coloured Reverse Mezzotint on Glass, P. Stampa, London, 1799

A wonderful George III, hand coloured reverse mezzotint on glass, produced by P. Stampa, in London in 1799. The piece is titled 'An Emblem of England', and is one of a series of four emblems of the United Kingdom, the other three being Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Each one included an allegorical figure and various emblems.
P. Stampa was a print seller and publisher of mezzotints, active in London in the second half of the 18th Century.
A very evocative piece with wonderful colours and depth produced in 1799.

16" High X 12" Wide