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George Brookshaw (1751-1823) Melon Aquatint Print. Plate #39. Subject depicts a Melon on a vine with a slice taken out of it. This Print is a 2nd edition print. Framed in a gilt wood frame, with a metallic hoop for hanging on top. Frame measures approx. 11.5W x 13.75H in. Window measures approx. 9.5W x 11.5H in. Not viewed outside of frame. Bottom print reads ‘ Plate XXXIX, Painted by the author G.Brookshaw,& Pub? by Longman, Illurst.Rees,Orem& Browne Paternoster Row& John Lepord 108 Strand’ Verso reads ‘ this is an original old print’ , tape affixed to verso reads ‘This is a second edition of the finest fruit book ever done, 1st editions as high as $75.00 per print.’ Some discoloration to glass/print, Backing paper torn, wear consistent with age on frame. Aquatint, framed aquatint print, aquatint print, George Brookshaw, framed print, food art, George Brookshaw 2nd edition Melon Aquatint.9artwall