Atkinson, John Augustus (London 1775 – after 1818/33 or even 1861). Russian Winter Fishery. Three fishermen setting up the weir-baskets at the frozen bank. On the left a wind shield. Aquatint by Southerland (probably Thomas Sutherland, ca. 1785 – after 1825) in its  original  colouring. Inscribed: Atkinson Del. / Published & Sold June 4^th. 1813, by Edw^d. Orme, Bond St London. / Southerland Sculp^t., otherwise as before.18.2 x 23.4 cm.

Tooley 225, 10; Thieme-Becker II, 212; Nagler I, 179 f. ( “excellent English painter and draughtsman living in Russia for a long time who worked wonderful pictures” ). – From the 1819 2^nd edition of FOREIGN FIELD SPORTS , Schwerdt I (1928), 177 ff.: “The coloured plates … are fine, both as regards draughtsmanship and colouring … (The book) is sure to increase in value … ”. – A tear reaching just into the outer rim of the picture repaired by strengthening of the upper margin.
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