Description: On offer is an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) 1839 print of "The House in which Burns Died, Dumfries", Scotland. Today a museum known as Robert Burns House. DATE PRINTED: 1839 (dated on print) SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 18.5 x 13.5 cm, 7.25 x 5.25 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Frederick James Havell (1801–1840/41), who worked in line engraving and mezzotint from an original study by William Henry Bartlett. William Henry Bartlett (March 26, 1809 – September 13, 1854) was a British artist, best known for his numerous steel engravings. Bartlett was born in Kentish Town, London in 1809. He was apprenticed to John Britton (1771–1857), and became one of the foremost illustrators of topography of his generation. He travelled throughout Britain, and in the mid and late 1840s he travelled extensively in the Balkans and the Middle East. He made four visits to North America between 1836 and 1852. PROVENANCE: Produced for "Scotland Illustrated in a series of views taken expressly for the work". The descriptive text by William Beattie M.D." Publisher George Virtue, London, Published in parts 1835-1840. TYPE: Antique steel 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 maps and prints are 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. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: It was in this ordinary sandstone house in a quiet back street of Dumfries that Robert Burns spent the last three years of his life. The family moved into the house in May 1793. Robert Burns died here on 21 July 1796, although his wife, Jean Armour Burns continued to live in the house until her own death in 1834. The house was purchased in 1851 by their son, Colonel William Nicol Burns and throughout the 19th Century it became a place of pilgrimage for Burns enthusiasts from around the world. At the time this etching was made, a tenant occupied the house, the rental going towards the upkeep of Burns Mausoleum and the house itself. The house was restored in 1935 and opened as a museum. It still retains much of its eighteenth century character. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 8.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-12-21T11:38:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.58 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Artist: William Bartlett
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Year of Production: 1839
Subject: topographical
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
