1824 Antique Print; Scene at Hampton Cliffs, Somerset after Benjamin Barker

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Scene near Hampton Cliffs.", Somerset. DATE PRINTED: 1843 from a plate first issued in 1824.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 19.5 x 23 cm, 7.75 x 9 inches (medium) plus good margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Theodore Fielding and drawn by Benjamin Barker. Theodore Henry Adolphus Fielding (1781 – 11 July 1851) was an English painter, engraver, and author. Benjamin Barker Benjamin Barker (Pontypool 1776 – Totnes 1838), was an English landscape painter. Barker was the son of Benjamin and brother of Thomas Barker, called ‘Barker of Bath,’ resided at Bath, Somerset and between 1800 and 1821 exhibited occasionally at the Royal Academy. PROVENANCE: Originally printed by Clark in 1824 as "Benjamin Barker's English landscape scenery: . a series of forty-eight aquatint engravings / by Theodore Fielding; from original paintings in oil by ... B. Barker, Esq ". Later reprinted both with and without colour as "Benjamin Barker's English landscape scenery : a series of forty-eight aquatint engravings, by Theodore Fielding : from original paintings in oil by the late B. Barker, esq." by W. Everitt of Bath in 1843.TYPE: Antique aquatint printed on paper. An aquatint is prepared by applying resin or a similar ground to a metal plate, which is then heated, thus adhering the ground to the metal. This gives a roughness or grain to the plate which adds texture to the image. The plate is then immersed in an acid bath, which bites or etches the plate and creates areas which will hold the ink. The design is created with graduations of tone achieved through repeated acid baths combined with varnish used to stop out areas of lighter tone. Aquatint is an intaglio process, so prints made in this manner will have a platemark. Aquatinting, with its areas of tone, was often used to duplicate the feel of a watercolour. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good. Suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Hampton Rocks Cutting is a 1.3 hectare geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near the village of Bathampton, Somerset. Bathampton is a village and civil parish 2 miles (3 km) east of Bath, England on the south bank of the River Avon. The Kennet and Avon Canal passes through the village and a toll bridge links Bathampton to Batheaston on the north bank of the canal. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 24.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2025-01-08T13:59:01.000Z

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