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Caernarvon Castle
by John Boydell
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
1820. Line engraving. 300mm by 450mm (platemark). Another Prospect of Caernarvon taken on the East side' drawn and engraved by John Boydell
Published originally by John Boydell at the Globe near Durham Yard in the Strand, this impression circa 1820.John Boydell (1719-1804) was a draughtsman, line engraver, publisher and print seller. This engraving is from a series of views of Britain aiming at demonstrating the natural beauty and history of the country to English and foreign tourists. It is an early example of his engraved work.He was to become a very important publisher in the history of English prints in the 18th century changing the print trade from an import one to an export one by the 1770s. In 1790 he became Lord Mayor of London, and in the early 1800s set up the Shakespeare Gallery in Pall Mall, selling fine engravings of paintings by the finest English painters of the day from scenes of Shakespeare.Small repaired tear in top margin.
Published originally by John Boydell at the Globe near Durham Yard in the Strand, this impression circa 1820.John Boydell (1719-1804) was a draughtsman, line engraver, publisher and print seller. This engraving is from a series of views of Britain aiming at demonstrating the natural beauty and history of the country to English and foreign tourists. It is an early example of his engraved work.He was to become a very important publisher in the history of English prints in the 18th century changing the print trade from an import one to an export one by the 1770s. In 1790 he became Lord Mayor of London, and in the early 1800s set up the Shakespeare Gallery in Pall Mall, selling fine engravings of paintings by the finest English painters of the day from scenes of Shakespeare.Small repaired tear in top margin.
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- Bookseller
- Sebra Prints
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2188
- Title
- Caernarvon Castle
- Author
- John Boydell
- Format/Binding
- Line engraving
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1820
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About the Seller
Sebra Prints
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria
About Sebra Prints
Sebra Prints opened in August 2003 out of a passion for antique prints, and a desire to offer good quality, original prints, across a wide range of topics. We specialise in antique engravings and lithographs from 17th,18th and 19th centuries as well as some early 20th century works. We cover a huge range of styles, artists and subject matter.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
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