"Cries of London – Scarlet Strawberrys" Antique Hand-Colored Engraving in Walnut Frame

Description : **"Cries of London – Scarlet Strawberrys" Antique Hand-Colored Engraving in Walnut Frame**
This framed antique engraving from the renowned **"Cries of London"** series features the street vendor scene **"Strawberrys, Scarlet Strawberrys"** (Plate 9). After an original painting by **Francis Wheatley, R.A.**, the engraving was executed by **G. Vendramini** and depicts a strawberry seller carrying baskets through the streets of London. Beautifully hand-colored and presented in a walnut frame with a gilt liner under glass, this historic print captures the charm of everyday Georgian life and makes an elegant decorative piece for traditional, English, or historical interiors.

Era
Late 18th Century original image; likely late 19th to early 20th century framed engraving.

Style
Georgian / English Historical Print.

Technique
Copperplate engraving with hand coloring, matted and framed behind glass.

Tools Used
Copper engraving plate, burins, printing press, hand-applied watercolor, woodworking tools, glass cutter, and framing equipment.

History
The **"Cries of London"** series illustrated the colorful street vendors and merchants of Georgian London. Prints engraved by **G. Vendramini** after the paintings of **Francis Wheatley** remain highly regarded for their historical importance and decorative appeal.

Manufacturer / Maker
Engraved by **G. Vendramini** after **Francis Wheatley, R.A.**

Measurements
19 ½" W × 23 ½" H.

Suggested Weight
Approximately 8 lbs.

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
24" W × 28" H × 4" D.

Music
George Frideric Handel – *Water Music*.

Price
$145

Item Number : P17126

Category : Misc

Brand : G. Vendramini