A fine example of an 18th Century copper plate engraving with later hand colouring, showing an architectural view of Glocester Hall in Oxford.
First published in 1707, Beverell's 'Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L'Irlande' was an eight volume series depicting a variety of views from across the United Kingdom, including those of royal palaces, stately homes, cathedrals, and naval towns. Two volumes were dedicated solely to Oxford and Cambridge, consisting of plates of the colleges that were copied and reduced directly from David Loggan's 'Oxonia Illustrata' of 1675. In total, 'Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L'Irlande' comprised of 241 engraved plates and maps after David Loggan, Johannes Kip, John Selzer, and others. Despite the publication ultimately being a collection of reduced copies of other engravers' work, 'Les Delices de la Grande Bretagne et de L'Irlande' is a fine example of early eighteenth-century printmaking.
The engraving has been presented in a gilt effect contemporary frame with green mount and glazing.
On laid.The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is a faint crease down the centre from when the engraving was bound in a book. The frame is in fine condition.
11.5 x 14.7cm (4.5" x 5.8")Framed Size: 25.5 x 27.9cm (10" x 11")
| SKU | qq769 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Pieter van der Aa after David Loggan |
| Date | 18th Century |
| Dimensions | 11.5 x 14.7cm |
| Medium | Engraving |
| Subject | Architecture & Cityscapes |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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