Whip-Top And Shuttle-Cock A Pair Of Late 18th.Century Stipple Engravings In Superb Period Frames 1788 Omega Workshops he returned to theatre work

he returned to theatre work designing primarily for the Kyiv and Kharkiv Theatres and Ballet

Because of his determination to create art according to his own principles rather than those of his patrons and his well documented belligerent nature he had limited financial success in his own lifetime

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Whip-Top And Shuttle-Cock A Pair Of Late 18th.Century Stipple Engravings In Superb Period Frames 1788 Omega Workshops he returned to theatre workWhip Top and Shuttle Cock. A pair of 18th. Century stipple engravings by J Barney 1753 1832 after William Hamilton R. A. 1751 1801. Published by A Poggi St George's Row London June 1st 1788. Presented in their original ebonised pearwood frames with exceptional carved and gilded sunburst mounts. One frame retains the original framers label "Howison Carver and Gilder, Cowgate, Edinburgh" 20 by 15. 7 cms oval image. 25 by 21. 2 cms overall framed.