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Reverse painting on glass of a Pointer
Wonderful and scarce reverse print on glass of DASH, a valuable pointer in possession of Colonel Thornton (Thomas Thornton).
Set in a Birds eye maple frame and in superb condition. C.1790
Reverse glass printing is a process whereby a print is transferred to a sheet of glass, varnished and coloured to resemble an oil painting:
The print is first wetted out
A piece of broad sheet glass is coated with varnish
The dampened print is then laid face down onto the glass and allowed to dry
The main bulk of the paper substrate is then removed from the verso of the print by rolling with the fingers, leaving a thin layer of paper and the inked image on the glass
The verso is then varnished using resins of natural origin, such as Venetian turpentine, to give the print a brilliant transparent effect
Finally, the verso of the glass print is coloured with paint media, most commonly oil
Reverse glass print manufacture came into fashion in England at the beginning of the 18th century. Mezzotints have a rich tonality, giving a dynamic, ‘painterly’ appearance to the printed artwork. However, during the 17th century, the monochrome mezzotints were becoming monotonous, resulting in an increasing call for colour. This increasing demand for coloured artwork led to the novel production, by professional printmakers and amateurs alike, of the reverse glass print. This ‘progression’ soon went out of fashion when colour printing was introduced in the mid-19th century
About Thornton:
Thomas Thornton (1751-1823) was an English sportsman, known for his assiduity in hunting and other outdoor pursuits, and in betting.
Succeeding to his father's estate, Thornton became a keen sportsman, and revived falconry. He was appointed colonel of his father's old regiment, the 2nd West Yorks Militia, but resigned in 1795. In 1786 he undertook a sporting tour in the Scottish highlands. He chartered the sloop Falcon, and partly by sea and partly by land travelled through the northern and western highlands, dividing his time between hunting, shooting, angling, and hawking.
In 1789 Thornton bought Allerton Park from Frederick, Duke of York. He renamed it Thornville Royal
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Tel : 07493 123205
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Set in a Birds eye maple frame and in superb condition. C.1790
Reverse glass printing is a process whereby a print is transferred to a sheet of glass, varnished and coloured to resemble an oil painting:
The print is first wetted out
A piece of broad sheet glass is coated with varnish
The dampened print is then laid face down onto the glass and allowed to dry
The main bulk of the paper substrate is then removed from the verso of the print by rolling with the fingers, leaving a thin layer of paper and the inked image on the glass
The verso is then varnished using resins of natural origin, such as Venetian turpentine, to give the print a brilliant transparent effect
Finally, the verso of the glass print is coloured with paint media, most commonly oil
Reverse glass print manufacture came into fashion in England at the beginning of the 18th century. Mezzotints have a rich tonality, giving a dynamic, ‘painterly’ appearance to the printed artwork. However, during the 17th century, the monochrome mezzotints were becoming monotonous, resulting in an increasing call for colour. This increasing demand for coloured artwork led to the novel production, by professional printmakers and amateurs alike, of the reverse glass print. This ‘progression’ soon went out of fashion when colour printing was introduced in the mid-19th century
About Thornton:
Thomas Thornton (1751-1823) was an English sportsman, known for his assiduity in hunting and other outdoor pursuits, and in betting.
Succeeding to his father's estate, Thornton became a keen sportsman, and revived falconry. He was appointed colonel of his father's old regiment, the 2nd West Yorks Militia, but resigned in 1795. In 1786 he undertook a sporting tour in the Scottish highlands. He chartered the sloop Falcon, and partly by sea and partly by land travelled through the northern and western highlands, dividing his time between hunting, shooting, angling, and hawking.
In 1789 Thornton bought Allerton Park from Frederick, Duke of York. He renamed it Thornville Royal
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Period 18th Century Antiques
Material Glass
Origin English
Item code as1111a127
Status For Sale
£475.00 
$593.42
€552.05
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Tel : 07493 123205
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