{"product_id":"antique-1840s-a-lady-playing-harpsichord-a-h-payne-caspar-netscher-steel-engraving","title":"Antique 1840s A Lady Playing Harpsichord A.H. Payne Caspar Netscher Steel Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique 1840s A Lady Playing Harpsichord A.H. Payne Caspar Netscher Steel Engraving\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal mid-19th century steel engraving titled A Lady Playing the Harpsichord, also captioned Die Clavierspielerin and Dame jouant Clavecin. Engraved by Albert Henry Payne after the 1666 painting by Dutch Golden Age artist Caspar Netscher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe detailed interior scene depicts a lady standing at a harpsichord accompanied by a gentleman singing, a seated woman and a servant carrying refreshments. Architectural columns, paintings and richly rendered textiles create an elaborate 17th-century interior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished by A.H. Payne in Dresden and Leipzig as part of a series reproducing works from the Dresden Gallery. The fine linework, crosshatching and rich tonal detail are characteristic of period steel engraving. A beautiful original antique print for collectors of early music, harpsichord imagery, Dutch art and 19th-century engravings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eFair antique condition with significant age toning and darker discoloration around the margins, scattered foxing and spotting, vertical crease\/stain lines, edge and corner wear, small nicks and losses, handling wear and an old pencil price notation in the upper corner. Engraved image remains crisp and detailed. Unframed. Please review photos closely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 10\" x 8\" overall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003ePaper, ink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColors\u003cbr\u003eBlack, cream, sepia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Age\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1840–1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimer: AI-generated images may appear at the end of the photo lineup for styling purposes only and may not exactly represent the item. Photos of the actual item are included. Vintage pieces may show age—please review all photos and details carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718334517447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/3553\/9143\/files\/YQ3QNMPL_0.jpg?v=1790212485","url":"https:\/\/aurorastreasurechest.com\/products\/antique-1840s-a-lady-playing-harpsichord-a-h-payne-caspar-netscher-steel-engraving","provider":"Aurora's Treasure Chest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}