Etching And Burin Proof On Rod Of The Innocent Captivation D After Singleton.around 1801

Etching and chisel proof of Innocent Captivation painted by singleton and engraved by Cardon. English genre scene from the very beginning of the 19th century. In a rural scene, a young boy seems captivated by an aristocratically beautiful lady, while a young girl holding a birdcage tries to attract his attention. The young boy seems to be at stake in a seduction rivalry. The birdcage symbolizing ardent love.... Beautiful proof enhanced with colours, presented in a Louis XVI style frame in gilded wood. circa 1800 for the late 19th century engraving for the frame