Author: Jonson, Thomas (fl. c.1763 - c.1770)
Title: [Antique Mezzotint Print, 1766] The Italian bird catcher (Italiaanse vogelvanger)- T. Jonson, published 1766, 1 p.
Description: A man shown three-quarters length standing directed slightly to right, looking towards the viewer, holding a shotgun against his hip and a bird cage in his right hand, wearing a plain coat open, with a chain of small bells and whistles hanging from one of the button-holes. He is wearing a soft round hat with a decorated hem. First state. Mezzotint on paper with margins; plate mark: 352 x 252 mm, total: 382 x 279 mm; first state, before lettering; some scratches on the bottom, otherwise in great conditions, on the verso traces of previous mounting.

Keywords: Hunting|Onderwerpen