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John Martin
估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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描述
- John Martin
- The flight into Egypt
- Grey and brown washes;
signed lower left: J. Martin. 1835 - 9 by 13.5 cm., 22 3/4 by 14 1/2 in.
來源
With Agnew's;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 16 July 1987, lot 143;
Christopher Harrap;
his sale, 6 June 2007, lot 236;
with Guy Peppiatt Fine Art, London, until 2007
sale, London, Sotheby's, 16 July 1987, lot 143;
Christopher Harrap;
his sale, 6 June 2007, lot 236;
with Guy Peppiatt Fine Art, London, until 2007
Engraved:
by the artist, 1838
Condition
This watercolour has been carefully presented and well preserved. The washes are in good condition and the paper has not discoloured.
For further information on this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones at mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com or 0207 293 5083.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
拍品資料及來源
When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt (Matthew 2: 14).
In this evocative work John Martin illustrates the escape of the Holy family from the wrath of King Herod. The Flight into Egypt was a theme which Martin returned to on several occasions. Presumably to satisfy the demand from a variety of patrons Martin not only drew this watercolour but it was also widely reproduced three years later in mezzotint. Martin also produced another mezzotint of the same subject with some compositional variations.1 These were subsequently followed by the large canvas of The Flight into Egypt, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1842.2
In this evocative work John Martin illustrates the escape of the Holy family from the wrath of King Herod. The Flight into Egypt was a theme which Martin returned to on several occasions. Presumably to satisfy the demand from a variety of patrons Martin not only drew this watercolour but it was also widely reproduced three years later in mezzotint. Martin also produced another mezzotint of the same subject with some compositional variations.1 These were subsequently followed by the large canvas of The Flight into Egypt, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1842.2
1. Michael J. Campbell, John Martin Visionary Print Maker, London, 1992, p. 152, no. C.W. 113
2. William Feaver, The Art of John Martin, Oxford, 1975, p. 172, no. 129.