1816 Antique Print; Castle Rising Church Font, Norfolk after J.S. Cotman

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique etched print "Elevations of the Font at Castle Rising Ch., Norfolk." DATE PRINTED: 1838, from an engraving made in 1816.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 27 x 19.5 cm (10.75 x 7.75 inches) plus wide margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn, etched and published by John Sell Cotman. John Sell Cotman (16 May 1782 – 24 July 1842) was an English marine and landscape painter, etcher, illustrator, author and a leading member of the Norwich School of painters. PROVENANCE: In 1811, his first set of etchings was published; all but one of the subjects were architectural, mostly buildings in Yorkshire. From 1812 to 1820 he published a set of 60 etchings of the ancient buildings of Norfolk. This print was published in 'Specimens of Architectural Remains in various counties in England, but principally in Norfolk. Etched by John Sell Cotman. Volume II." published 1838. Between the years 1810 and 1824 J.S. Cotman produced some of the finest etched work to come from any member of the Norwich School. Concentrating mainly on aspects of ancient or ruined architecture, John Sell Cotman’s etchings share the unique character of his carefully observed pencil sketches and architectural drawings, depending essentially on line alone, rather than areas of light and shade. TYPE: Antique etching printed on paper. J.S.Cotman's work in soft ground etching which captured the qualities of his most vivacious pencil drawings of landscape. This technique allows the artist to drawn freely onto a surface applied to the printing plate which is then peeled away to expose the bare areas metal for etching. 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: Castle Rising is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It is best known for the castle which dominates the village. The village is situated some 8 kilometres (5 mi) north-east of the town of King's Lynn and 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of the city of Norwich. Within the grounds of the Norman fortress of Castle Rising are the remains of a late Saxon church, built on the foundations of an even earlier timber structure. Around 1140 William d'Albini II, the lord of Castle Rising manor and Earl of Sussex, began to build a new church, away from the castle, on the route used by visitors to the castle arriving by sea. The ornately carved font features intricate carvings of foliage and grotesque heads. It predates the church and is thought to have been brought here from the earlier church inside the castle walls. The west face is carved with what appear to be three grinning cats. On the corners are human faces. Curiously, there is no obvious religious symbolism in the font carvings, but the quality is stunning. 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: 2024-11-08T10:26:23.000Z

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