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Eight Views of Fountains Abbey
Eight Views of Fountains Abbey Intended to Illustrate the Architecture and Picturesque Scenery of that Celebrated Ruin.
Etched on Copperplate from Original Drawings, by J. Metcalf and J.W. Carmichael: with a Historical and Architectural Description by T. Sopwith.
Published by J. Metcalf, Ripon: and J.W. Carmichael, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle: Printed by J. Blackwell and Co. Pilgrim Street. [1832.]
Bound set of 8 etchings in wrappers. Rare artist's presentation copy. In ink on Frontis "To Miss Hodge with Mr. Carmichael compliments" Folio: 380 x 550mm (15 x 21¾") very large margins. Uncut. Edges torn and creased.
A bound series of eight etchings of Fountains Abbey, views include 'East View of the Abbey', 'Interior of the Lady Chapel', 'Interior of the Church','East Window from the Interior', 'Chapter House from the Cloister Garden', 'Interior of the Refectory', 'The Hospitum' and 'West View of the Abbey'. Some scenes etched after drawings by James Wilson Carmichael (1800-1868).
Abbey Scenery: 373
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