Antique Print of Lewisham in Kent, England, 1770

Reference
BG-12900-10
Date
1770
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
25.0 x 38.5 cm (9.8 x 15.2 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 160

Antique print titled 'A View at Lewisham in Kent - Vue à Lewisham en Kent'. Original antique print with a view of Lewisham, England. This print originates from the series 'Twelve views in Kent [graphic] / drawn from nature by J. Cleveley Junr = Douze vu¨es en Kent / tire´es d'apre´s nature par J. Cleveley Junr', 1770.

Artists and Engravers: Printed for Carington Bowles. Carington Bowles worked as a publisher in partnership with his father John Bowles from about 1752 until 1763 before taking over his uncle's business.

Condition: Fair, strong toning. Shows some wear and staining, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1770 Overall size: 38.5 x 25 cm. Image size: 26 x 15.5 cm.

Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.

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