Lot 112: After Frederick Morgan (British, 1847–1927): A Pair of Victorian Genre Scene Prints: 'His First Suit' & 'A Tug of War'

Estimate: $60 - $120 AUD. Current bid: $29 AUD.

A pair of framed Victorian-era black and white engravings, titled "His First Suit" and "A Tug of War," each depicting nostalgic family scenes and presented in matching dark wood frames. A pair of framed Victorian-era black and white engravings, titled "His First Suit" and "A Tug of War," each depicting nostalgic family scenes and presented in matching dark wood frames. - View 2 A pair of framed Victorian-era black and white engravings, titled "His First Suit" and "A Tug of War," each depicting nostalgic family scenes and presented in matching dark wood frames. - View 3 A pair of framed Victorian-era black and white engravings, titled "His First Suit" and "A Tug of War," each depicting nostalgic family scenes and presented in matching dark wood frames. - View 4 A pair of framed Victorian-era black and white engravings, titled "His First Suit" and "A Tug of War," each depicting nostalgic family scenes and presented in matching dark wood frames. - View 5 A pair of framed Victorian-era black and white engravings, titled "His First Suit" and "A Tug of War," each depicting nostalgic family scenes and presented in matching dark wood frames. - View 6 A pair of framed Victorian-era black and white engravings, titled "His First Suit" and "A Tug of War," each depicting nostalgic family scenes and presented in matching dark wood frames. - View 7 A pair of framed Victorian-era black and white engravings, titled "His First Suit" and "A Tug of War," each depicting nostalgic family scenes and presented in matching dark wood frames. - View 8

Description

After Frederick Morgan (British, 1847–1927): A Pair of Victorian Genre Scene Prints: 'His First Suit' & 'A Tug of War'. Late 19th / early 20th century Photogravures on paper. Each housed in matching dark wood frames with gilt inner slips. A charming pair of nostalgic, black-and-white period reproductions after the celebrated Victorian genre painter Frederick Morgan. The first print, titled 'His First Suit' (also known as 'La Première Culotte'), captures an endearing multi-generational family gathering in a garden as a young boy proudly displays his new clothes. The second print, 'A Tug of War', depicts a lively outdoor scene of children and an adult engaged in a playful rope-pulling game with their pet dog. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Victorian Era (late 19th Century) * Material: Paper engraving, wood frame, glass * Style: Figurative, Genre Scene Condition: Frames show scuffs and abrasions consistent with age. The paper of the prints exhibits age-related toning. No obvious tears or major damage are visible to the prints. The backing paper and hanging wires on both frames are aged. Interesting fact: * At the age of 14, he was taken out of school by his father who then tutored him in art. At the age of 16, while still studying with his father, his first picture, The Rehearsal, was exhibited at the Royal Academy... That's some talent! * Victorian genre scenes, often sentimental and moralistic, were highly popular, reflecting the societal values and domestic ideals of the era. * Engravings were a primary method of reproducing popular artworks for a wider audience before the advent of photography. Use: Suitable for collectors of antique prints, Victorian art, or as decorative accents in a period-style home.

Condition Report

Frames show scuffs and abrasions. Prints exhibit age-related toning. Backing paper is aged.

Specifications

CategoryArt
Lot ReferenceLOT-112
Estimate (AUD)$60 - $120
Buyer's Premium20%

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