1805 Antique Print; Kirkstall Abbey Cloisters, Leeds Yorkshire after W.M. Craig

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "The Tower and part of the Cloisters of Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire." DATE PRINTED: 1805 (dated on print) . SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 10.5 x 16.5 cm (4 x 6.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by John Pye from a drawing by W.M. Craig. William Marshall Craig (died 1827) was an English painter who exhibited at times at the Royal Academy, from 1788 until 1827. Craig first lived at Manchester, but settled in London about 1791. He was painter in water-colours to the Queen, and miniature painter to the Duke and Duchess of York. He also excelled as a draughtsman on wood, and as a book illustrator, and he published in 1821 'Lectures on Drawing, Painting, and Engraving.' 'The Wounded Soldier' by him is in the Water-Colour Gallery at the South Kensington Museum. PROVENANCE: Published in The Beauties of England and Wales by John Britton (1771. .1857). After some slight successes as a writer, a Salisbury publisher commissioned Britton to compile an account of Wiltshire and, in conjunction with his friend Edward Wedlake Brayley, Britton went on to produce the series 'The Beauties of England and Wales' in nine volumes. The Beauties of England and Wales (1801-1815) was a series of books describing the topography and local history of England and Wales. Produced by a variety of London publishers, the work appeared in 18 multi-part volumes arranged by county, individually Each volume contained engraved illustrations by artists such as Thomas Hearne, J. M. W. Turner, John Varley, Benjamin West. Readers included Charles Dickens. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. It is set in a public park on the north bank of the River Aire. It was founded c.1152. It was disestablished during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII. The picturesque ruins have been drawn and painted by artists such as J.M.W. Turner, Thomas Girtin and John Sell Cotman. Kirkstall Abbey was acquired by Leeds Corporation as a gift from Colonel North and opened to the public in the late 19th century. The gatehouse became a museum. Today it is part of the Leeds Museums & Galleries group. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints.

Price: 9.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2025-02-05T11:19:17.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.45 GBP