Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Edward Barnard (English, 1717-1781)
Title: "Various Weapons & Implements of War ... Which have been Employed Against the English, by Different Enemies: Now Deposited in the Tower of London"
Portfolio: New Complete and Authentic History of England
Circa: 1785
Medium: Original Hand-Colored Etching on laid paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Alex Hogg, London, UK
Publisher: Alex Hogg, London, UK
Sheet size: 15.38" x 9.63"
Image size: 11.75" x 7.94"
Condition: Slight toning to edges. Has been professionally stored away for decades. It is otherwise a strong impression in excellent condition
Notes:
Provenance: private collection - Cheltenham, UK. Engraved by English artist George Walker (1781-1856) after a drawing by English artist William Hamilton (1751-1801). Comes from Barnard's one volume "New Complete and Authentic History of England", (1783, 1785, 1790) (First - third editions), which consists of 105 engravings. Printed in one color from one copper plate: black.
Biography:
Edward Barnard (1717-1781) was an English cleric and academic, provost of Eton from 1764. Barnard was second son of Rev. George Barnard...
Category
1780s Old Masters Alfred Guesdon Art
MaterialsWatercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio