Reflective Waters and Bygone Days: The Hampton Court Bridge Engraving, 1835

Description: Antique print titled 'Old Windsor Locks'. View of Old Windsor Lock, a lock on the River Thames in England on the right bank beside Old Windsor, Berkshire. This print originates from 'Tombleson's Thames' by William Gray...

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...

Antique print titled 'Fawley Court'. View of Fawley Court, a country house, with large mixed-use grounds standing on the west bank of the River Thames at Fawley in the English county of Buckinghamshire. This print originates from 'Tombleson's Thames' by William Gray...

A rare period hand colored etching of the Robert Adam designed bridge at the Chataeu de Sion. Unframed. Paper size: 19.5" x 25.75. Image size: 18" x 23.5". From 'The Works in Archite...

Great print of Albany, New York Steel engraving by Daumerlang after Wall Published circa 1840 Unframed.  

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