Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Barking, Essex.", nowadays part of Greater London. DATE PRINTED: 1804, dated on the print.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approx. 20 x 16.5 cm, 8 x 6.75 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by James Sargant Storer (1771–1853) from a drawing by S. Prout. Samuel Prout (17 September 1783 – 10 February 1852) was one of the masters of British watercolour architectural painting. Prout secured the position of Painter in Water-Colours in Ordinary to King George IV in 1829 and afterwards to Queen Victoria. John Ruskin, whose work often emulated Prout's, wrote in 1844, "Sometimes I tire of Turner, but never of Prout". Prout is often compared to his contemporaries; Turner, Gainsborough, Constable and Ruskin, whom he taught. PROVENANCE: Produced for James Storer and John Greig's part-work publication "Select Views of London and its Environs : Containing a Collection of Highly Finished Engravings" (London : Vernor & Hood, 1804. .1805). 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 paper is subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. 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: Barking is a district of East London and the administrative centre of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 12.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-11-16T13:52:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.78 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
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Artist: Samuel Prout
Image Orientation: Landscape
Size: Medium
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: London, Topographical
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1804
Theme: Topographical
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
