Billingsgate Market in the 1830s: A Hub of London's Maritime Commerce, 1835

Antique print titled 'Custom House'. View of the custom house. This print originates from 'Views of the Thames and Medway' by W. Tombleson. Published circ...

Antique print titled 'Custom House'. Steel engraved view of the Custom House of the city of London. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engra...

The image is an original steel engraving of Somerset House, a large Neoclassical building situated on the south side of the Strand in central London. The engraving was drawn by Tomb...

The engraving is an original uncolored print of Adelphi Terrace in London. This type of print would have been created by incising lines into a steel plate, which was then used to transfer ink onto paper. The absence of color means that the viewer's attention is drawn to the intricate lines and shading that depict the scene. The title refers to the subject of the image itself – the row of neoclassical Georgian townhouses located on the River Thames in London, known as the Adelphi Terrace. The Adelphi complex was developed by the Adam brothers in the 1760s and was one of the most fashionable addresses in London during the 18th and 19th centuries. The title of such works is typically a straightforward description of the scene or landmark depicted in the print. The Adelphi Terrace engraving showcases the following details: - **Architectural Accuracy**: The buildings of Adelphi Terrace are rendered with architectural precision, reflecting the neoclassical style of the period. The facades of the townhouses are depicted with their characteristic symmetry, decorative window frames, and grand entryways. - **River Thames Activity**: The foreground features the River Thames, with various boats and barges indicative of the river traffic of the time, which was essential for commerce and transportation. - **Vignettes of Daily Life**: Small figures can often be seen in such engravings, giving a glimpse into the everyday life of the era, with individuals possibly depicted walking along the terrace or engaging in activities on the riverbanks. - **Sky and Atmosphere**: The sky might be rendered with careful cross-hatching to give an impression of the weather and time of day, contributing to the overall mood of the scene. - **Border Artwork**: The borders are adorned with ornate designs, possibly elements of the Gothic Revival style popular at the time, which include floral patterns, ribbons, and cherubic figures or allegorical motifs. - **Attention to Detail**: The artist would have paid close attention to details such as the texture of the water, the foliage of any trees, and the play of light and shadow on the buildings and the landscape. Such uncolored engravings...

Widescreen copperplate engraving of London on the Thames River from the Docklands. English, 1926. Dimensions: 20-1/4” W x 10-1/8” H x 3/4" D (framed)

In original condition. Page 624, 'The History of London from its Foundation by the Romans to the Present Time', by William Maitland, published in 1739...

Great print of Boston Steel engraving after W.H Bartlett Published by Virtue 1838 Unframed. The measurement is the paper size. Free shipping  

Presenting a lovely 19C Aquatint Engraving of the Quay at Waterford in Waterford city in Ireland. This engraving has been hand embellished with aquatint color(s) and is from Ireland circa 1820-40. It features a scene of the Quay or Port of Waterford from circa 1820. We are basing this upon the attire of the figures in the engraving and the tall ships. It features Reginald’s Tower (still located at the Waterford Quay to this day). Georgian Quay buildings, a number of moored tall ships and row boats, barrels, horses and carts, women and British soldiers. The engraving was professionally reframed and matted in Dallas in the 1980’s and the rear of the frame says that it was “Museum Mounted and Matted”. The frame has a lovely Grecian pattern around the front. If you are Irish...