Description: Bisham Abbey - Marlow BerkshirePublished by J & J Boydell of London and dated June 1st 1793.Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, & No. 90, Cheapside.From Joseph Farington's (1747–1821) 'History of the River Thames', 1794, A two-volume publication including 76 aquatints. A very fine large original antique hand coloured aquatint illustrating a view of Bisham Abbey, Berkshire. This fine aquatint was drawn by Joseph Farington. R. A and here engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler. Generally very good condition, some age tone, with beautiful original hand colouring. Very rare.First published on folio sheet: 16½ x 12¼ (420mm x 310mm) Boarder trimmed to approx 15.5" X 11.5" and previously mounted with residue mounting tape to edges verso. One of the grandest and most important books on the Thames. "although not the first coloured aquatint book, [it] was the first major one, and it was to set an example for the type of illustration that was to enjoy widespread popularity in England for some forty years" - Bruntjen (John Boydell 1719-1804). ANOTHER GENUINE RARE PRINT OVER 220 YRS OLDfrom RARE MAPS AND PRINTS
Price: 180 GBP
Location: Bourne End
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Artist: Joseph Farington
Originality: Original
Size: Medium (up to 36 in wide)
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Material: Paper
Item Length: N/A
Region of Origin: London
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Topographical
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1793
Original/ Repro: Original
Item Height: N/A
Style: Realism
Theme: Topographical
Features: Limited Edition
Production Technique: Aquatint
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Culture: english
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
