J. H. Welsh
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper and wood
Measurements
268 mm (Width); 372 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Amsterdam
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 22866
Summary
Black framed print of Dutch scene, showing exterior of brick house, with lady and gentleman seated at table, she with glass, he with pipe, and servant standing behind table - all in the foreground. A fourth figure - female cleaning a bowl on top of a barrel, to the right of print. Written on bottom right hand corner - JOH ENSCHEDE/EN ZONEN. Printed on white border at bottom of print N.V'T RAEDTHUYS, AMSTERDAM (on left), NO 165 BUITENHUIS/AMSTERDAM (centre), PIETER DE HOOCH FEC. (right). On reverse of print at bottom, framer's label - J.H. WELSH, Wholesaler and Retail Picture Frame Maker/Est.1870 67 CASTLE STREET, BRISTOL. Tel.3855
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Makers and roles
J. H. Welsh, framemaker Pieter de Hooch (Rotterdam 1629 – Amsterdam 1684), artist