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The Chancel of Chatham Church, Kent (1790), engraving by James Basire

1790

$460.62
£340
€397.43
CA$635.72
A$712.15
CHF 371.10
MX$8,686.78
NOK 4,715.78
SEK 4,446.64
DKK 2,966.30

About the Item

James Basire & Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie The Chancel of Chatham Church, Kent Engraving 48 x 33 cm This engraving was originally published by the Society of Antiquaries of London, an organisation dedicated to studying and preserving historical monuments. The society commissioned a series of architectural engravings by James Basire, this one based on a drawing the English painter and illustrator Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie. In doing so, the Antiquaries hoped to preserve and disseminate knowledge of England’s architectural heritage. This engraving depicts the Chancel of Chatham Church, Kent, 'as it appeared the 13th March 1788.' Across three figures, Schnebbelie depicts the dismantling of the church, illustrating the ornate finds uncovered by the workers and their pickaxes.
  • Creator:
    John Basire
  • Creation Year:
    1790
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Condition:
    Generally very good, short tear 1.5cm into the right side plate mark.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU795315787782

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