Engraving

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Engraving

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.1349

Description

Large print engraving of Westminster Abbey's west side in 1842. Detailed print of architecture. Many upper class 19th century people in the streets in front of the Abbey. Abbey is flanked by smaller buildings, possibly the Parliament building in the background.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, Paper, Ink

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Thomas Hosmer Shephard

Attribution

Maker

Artist

Alexander L. Dick

Attribution

Maker

Manufacturer

New York Albion

Date made

1842

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Bottom labeled: "Westminster Abbey/ West Front/ Engraved for the New York Albion, August 1, 1842." Bottom left corner: "Drawn by Tho's H. Shepard." Bottom right corner: "Engraved by A. L. Dick."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

18-1/2 in

Length

21-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 18 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (47 x 54.6 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Paper browning; brown splotches across the surface. Upper right corner bent and ripped; botton left corner slightly bent. Wrinkles and creases in back.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.94.1224 - Portfolio - Contents

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

1 of 135

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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