John Henry Le Keux (1812-1896) - 1862 Engraving Jesus College from the Turl

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Description

A view of Jesus College from the Turl, or Turl Street, with men repairing the road in the foreground. The engraving was designed for the 1863 'Oxford Almanack', an annual almanac published by the Oxford University Press for the University of Oxford since 1674. A copy of the engraving is in the Royal Collection. Dated 1862, signed, and titled in plate. On wove.

Condition

There is one restoration to a closed tear at the centre of the upper edge and two restorations to closed tears at the lower edge. There are some creases to the corners and a loss to the substrate at the upper-right edge. There is some mild surface dirt and discolouration.

Size

24.3 x 34.5cm (9.6" x 13.6")
Sheet: 29.7 x 38.4cm (11.7" x 15.1")

Artist Biography

John Henry Le Keux (1812-1896) was an English architectural engraver and draughtsman. He was born in Argyll Street, Euston Road, London, and studied under James Basire III. He then worked for a time as assistant to his father, John Le Keux. Between 1853 and 1865 Le Keux exhibited architectural drawings at the Royal Academy. About 1864 he moved to Durham and acted as manager to Messrs. Andrews, a firm of publishers with which his wife was connected.

Location

Turl Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, OX1 3DW

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SKU qs555
Artist John Henry Le Keux (1812-1896)
Date 1862
Dimensions 24.3 x 34.5cm
Medium Engraving
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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