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This beautiful hand colored aquatint engraving, Admiral, is on fine J. Whatman paper and is from “The Costume of Great Britain” by William Henry Pyne. Published London, 1808, this work consisted of 60 engraved plates which illustrated the dress of professional and working-class 19th century Britons. The work was commissioned by publisher William Miller.
Payne devoted considerable attention to each trade which thus provided a valuable record of British society on the eve of the Industrial Revolution. Each figure is pictured against a background which further emphasizes the life and work of the subject portrayed. Included were costumes ranging from milk maids to military figures.
William Henry Pyne (1769-1843) was the son of a weaver and leather seller who had an early talent for painting and drawing. He worked on his own and first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1790. In addition to “The Costume of Great Britain,” he is well known for “The Royal Residences,” which was published by noted publisher, Rudolph Ackermann. Unfortunately, Pyne ran into financial problems and spent some time in debtor’s prison.
This plate, number 32, Admiral, is dressed in full uniform and wears a badge of the Order of the Bath, which, with the star and the medal, are symbols of the honors usually conferred by the King. The appropriate background shows rugged rocks and a turbulent sea.
Size and Condition
This engraving is in fine condition with a minor spot toward the top. The size is approximately 9 ½” x 13 ½”. The colors are beautiful and the original text plus a copy of the title page is included.
Shipping
Shipping within the U.S. is free. International buyers: if multiple prints are purchased, the only shipping charge will be for the first one.
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items on Ebay from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
Returns
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
Payne devoted considerable attention to each trade which thus provided a valuable record of British society on the eve of the Industrial Revolution. Each figure is pictured against a background which further emphasizes the life and work of the subject portrayed. Included were costumes ranging from milk maids to military figures.
William Henry Pyne (1769-1843) was the son of a weaver and leather seller who had an early talent for painting and drawing. He worked on his own and first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1790. In addition to “The Costume of Great Britain,” he is well known for “The Royal Residences,” which was published by noted publisher, Rudolph Ackermann. Unfortunately, Pyne ran into financial problems and spent some time in debtor’s prison.
This plate, number 32, Admiral, is dressed in full uniform and wears a badge of the Order of the Bath, which, with the star and the medal, are symbols of the honors usually conferred by the King. The appropriate background shows rugged rocks and a turbulent sea.
Size and Condition
This engraving is in fine condition with a minor spot toward the top. The size is approximately 9 ½” x 13 ½”. The colors are beautiful and the original text plus a copy of the title page is included.
Shipping
Shipping within the U.S. is free. International buyers: if multiple prints are purchased, the only shipping charge will be for the first one.
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items on Ebay from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
Returns
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
Pyne, Costume Great Britain H/C Aquatint, Admiral, 1808
Overview
- Vintage item from the 1800s
- Materials: print, ink
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- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
- Listed on May 1, 2014
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