Early 19th Century Aquatint - Lord Byron's Newstead Abbey

Sold
SKU:
qu762
The Sulis Promise
Certificate of Authenticity · 30 Day Returns · Safe Arrival Guarantee Read more

Description

An aquatint with hand colouring depicting Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire, England. Formerly an Augustinian priory, the Abbey was converted to a domestic home following the Dissolution of the Monasteries and is now best known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron. Byron's beloved Newfoundland dog Boatswain, for whom he wrote the famous 'Epitaph to a Dog', is buried at Newstead Abbey. Inscribed with the location to the lower edge of the backing wove. On wove laid to wove.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and light foxing. There are some creases to the backing wove.

Size

12.2 x 19cm (4.8" x 7.5")
Sheet: 15.8 x 21.2cm (6.2" x 8.3")

Location

Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, NG15 8NA

More Information
SKU qu762
Date Early 19th Century
Dimensions 12.2 x 19cm
Medium Aquatint
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
Item Returns This item can be returned

Delivery prices for this item are as follows

Remember - we combine shipping costs for multiple purchases automatically so go through to checkout for the final price.

All of our items come with
a Certificate of Authenticity

Read more