Aquatint book plate illustrating front and right side view of large wooden Gothic Revival desk with bookcase; two sections; four attenuated spires and finials at top; rosettes along top edge; two doors with trefoil arches and insets of rounded arches and eight rectangular panes of glass each, flanked by columns; half-ogee arch carved arms on either side, rising from lower desk section to meet the upper section, tracery and tapered spires on each; roll top lid of desk partially open displaying drawers and compartments within; table section of desk extended; lower part of desk has two plain panels flanked by columns with narrow trefoil arch detailing at base and rosette carving along center section; grain visible on upper and lower right sides; titled "Cylinder Desk and Bookcase" at upper left top; "Plate 100." in upper right corner; printed at center bottom: "London, Published Jany. 1st.1807, by J. Taylor, 59, High Holborn."; reverse blank; plate mark visible.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Artist
Manufacturer
J. Taylor
Date made
1807
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
(See Description)
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
10 in
Width
7-7/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 10 x 7 7/8 in. (25.4 x 20 cm)
Material
Paper (wove), ink
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Minor tears on left side; smudges and extensive surface dirt on both sides; sides cut irregularly.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Thomas Pennant Barton
Notes
Former owner
Related Entries
Notes
MP.2007.4 - Print - Related
MP.2007.2 - Portfolio cover - Contents
MP.2007.6 - Print - Related
MP.2007.7 - Print - Related
MP.2007.9 - Print - Related
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Found in portfolio of library designs belonging to Thomas Pennant Barton.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 29A