Samuel Cousins, “Pomona”, 1882, after John Everett Millais

Samuel Cousins (1801–1887)

“Pomona”, 1882, after the painting of the same name by John Everett Millais (1829–1896) (see https://www.wikiart.org/en/john-everett-millais/pomona)

Technical Details & Condition:

This print employs mixed intaglio techniques—mezzotint, etching, engraving, aquatint (?) and stipple engraving—on cream chine collé on wove paper. It is hand-signed in pencil by both John Everett Millais, the artist of the original painting, and Samuel Cousins, the printmaker. Additionally, it bears the dry stamp of the Printsellers’ Association at the lower left. 

Published in London by Arthur Tooth (active 1868–1976) and The Fine Art Society (est. 1876), this impression is a first-state proof, showing the publication details inscribed in tiny lettering above the image border, prior to the second-state lettering—see a previously listed second-state impression that has now sold: https://www.printsandprinciples.com/2017/03/samuel-cousins-etching-with-other.html. 

This is a strong, crisp, and well-printed impression. The sheet has been professionally backed with archival-quality washi paper to support a small, closed tear in the lower left margin. Aside from the tear and some minor marks, the sheet is in good condition with no holes, folds, or significant stains. 

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 55 x 41
• Plate: 54.6 x [51.5?] cm
• Chine collé: 52.6 x 38.8 cm
• Image borderline: 45.5 x 33.2 cm

In-Plate Lettering:

• Above the image borderline at centre: “London, Published Oct, 2^nd, 1882 by Arthur Tooth & Sons. 5 & 6, Haymarket. S. W. & The Fine Art Society New Bond Street, Copyright Registered Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1882 by Mess^rs Knoedler & C^o. in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.”

References:

• Whitman 220 (Alfred Whitman 1904, “Nineteenth Century Mezzotiners: Samuel Cousins”, London, George Bell & Sons)
• British Museum: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1952-0211-5

Price & Shipping:
AU$688 (approximately US$484.64 / €420.62 / £363.60), including worldwide express shipping. Please note that import duties and taxes (if applicable) are the buyer’s responsibility.

To acquire this rare, pencil-signed masterwork of nineteenth-century printmaking—a first-state proof of exceptional rarity—please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I am happy to provide a secure PayPal invoice for a smooth, protected transaction.