Title etched below image., Plate from: Neale, J.P. Graphical illustrations of Fonthill Abbey. London : Sherwood, Jones, and Co. [etc.], 1824., and "Proof."--Lower right corner.
Publisher:
Pub. Feb. 1, 1824, by J.P. Neale, 16 Bennett St., Blackfriars Road, & Sherwood & Jones, Paternoster Row and Printed by J. Bishop
Title etched below image., Plate from: Havell, R. A series of picturesque views of noblemen's & gentlemen's seats ... London : Published ... by R. Havell, Chapel Strt., 1823., Dedication etched below title: To William Beckford Esqr., the founder of this splendid mansion, the present plate is inscribed., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:
Published July 1, 1823, by R. Havell, 3 Chapel St., Tottenham Court Road
Varrall, John Charles, active 1818-1848, printmaker
Published / Created:
April 1, 1823.
Call Number:
Babb-Beckford no. 73
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Fonthill Abbey, distant view from southwest
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate from: Britton, J. Graphical and literary illustrations of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire. London : Printed for the author, 1823., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark on top edge.
Title etched below image., Plate from: Britton, J. Graphical and literary illustrations of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire. London : Printed for the author, 1823., Numbered "Pl. X" in upper right margin., "Hav."--Lower right corner., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Title from text below image. and Publisher, place of publication, and date from: Millington, J. Engravings of Fonthill. In: The Beckford journal, v. 7 (Spring 2001), page 47.
Title etched below image., Date of publication based on the construction timeframe for the tower, which was completed in 1827., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three edges., and Matted to 29 x 32 cm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Beckford, William, 1760-1844 and Lansdown Tower (Bath, England)
"A coach entering Fonthill, passing under the arch, two men on horseback holding torches in front of the coach, a soldier standing by the arch; other coaches in front and a group of figures under a marquee to the right celebrating."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Date of publication from that of the periodical for which the print was issued., Plate from: The gentleman's magazine. London : John Nichols, v. 71 (April 1801), "Gent. Mag. April 1801, pl. I, p. 289"--Upper right corner., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark on right and left edges.