Francis Wheatley Cries of London Series Plate 10 Old Chairs TO Mend Framed

Antique color stipple engraving "Cries of London", Plate N. 10, Old Chairs to Mend, after Vendramini 1795, Painted by Francis WheatleyThe "Cries of London" was a recurring theme in English printmaking for over three centuries. These colourful prints form a visual record of London's "lower orders", the peddlars, charlatans, street hawkers, milkmaids, and grocers who made their living on the city streets. They give the viewer a glimpse of a long forgotten London where tradesmen would advertise their wares with a musical shout or a melodic rhyme.Material: Print framed under glass.Age: Circa 19th CenturyExcellent condition, see photos for measurements