Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) good size and scarce print "To Richard Payne Knight Esq, Member of Parliament for Ludlow. This Interior View of Ludlow Castle is inscribed, by his most obedient Servant William Byrne". DATE PRINTED: 1798 (dated on the engraving). SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 26 x 21.5 cm , 10.25 x 8.5 inches (medium) plus margins with a blank back. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Thomas Hearne F.S.A and engraved by W. Byrne and Wilson Lowry (Avon 1744 - London 1817). Thomas Hearne (22 September 1744 – 13 April 1817) was an English landscape painter, engraver and illustrator. Hearne's watercolours were typified by applying a wash of subtle subdued colours over a clear outline in fine brush, pen or pencil. His techniques were studied by younger artists such as Thomas Girtin and J. M. W. Turner. William Byrne (1743–1805) was an English engraver. PROVENANCE: This print was published in 'the Antiquities of Great Britain' by Thomas Hearne and William Byrne. Thomas Hearne (1744-1817) was an English landscape painter, engraver and illustrator. In 1777, in conjunction with engraver William Byrne (1743-1805), Hearne began work recording and illustrating the country's historic monuments for 'The Antiquities of Great Britain'. First, Hearne produced drawings specifically for the project, then Byrne produced engravings after them and descriptions were added. The works were issued in series for individual sale from 1778. 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 maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. 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: Ludlow Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the town of the same name in the English county of Shropshire, standing on a promontory overlooking the River Teme. The castle was probably founded by Walter de Lacy after the Norman conquest and was one of the first stone castles to be built in England. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 24.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-11-12T11:27:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20.09 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: I accept returns within 14 days provided that the items are returned to me in the same condition as shipped.
Artist: Thomas Hearne
Material: Copper Plate
Type: Print
Subject: Landscape
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1779
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
