Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) sought after and scarce antique print "The Head Master's House. Rugby School.", Warwickshire. DATE PRINTED: 1816 (dated on print). SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 28 x 21 cm, 11 x 8.25 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by W. Westall and engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl London, 1780-1822). William Westall ARA (12 October 1781 – 22 January 1850) was an English landscape artist best known as one of the first artists to work in Australia. PROVENANCE: Published in ' The History of the colleges of Winchester, Eton and Westminster ; with the Charter-House, the schools of St Paul's, Merchant Taylors, Harrow and Rugby and the Free School of Christ's Hospital' Published in London by R Ackermann, issued in twelve monthly parts in 1816-1817. Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) was one of the most important figures in the history of colour plate books. His attention to detail, eye for art, and ability to coordinate the necessary authors, artists, engravers, printers, binders, and booksellers led to a huge body of work of extraordinary quality. The topographical draughtsmanship for this work was shared between Augustus Pugin, Frederick Mackenzie and William Westall. W.H. Pyne and William Combe both contributed to the text. The colleges of Winchester, Eton and Westminster were covered, along with the schools of St Paul's, Merchant Taylors, Harrow and Rugby, and the school of Christ's Hospital. Ref: Abbey Scenery 438.30 TYPE: Early colour aquatint printed on paper. 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. I offer a no questions asked return policy. Evidence of old mounting on the reverse and minor edge loss in the left margin. 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. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Rugby School is a day and mostly boarding co-educational independent school in Rugby, Warwickshire, England. Founded in 1567 as a free grammar school for local boys, it is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain. Up to 1667, the school remained in comparative obscurity. Its re-establishment by Thomas Arnold during his time as Headmaster, from 1828 to 1841, was seen as the forerunner of the Victorian public school. It is one of the original seven Great Nine Public Schools defined by the Clarendon Commission of 1864. Rugby School was also the birthplace of Rugby football. In 1845, a committee of Rugby schoolboys wrote the "Laws of Football as Played At Rugby School", the first published set of laws for any code of football. The Headmasters house at Rugby School which was built in 1809. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 35 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-11-05T14:57:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.8 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Artist: William Westall
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Aquatint
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: No
Year of Production: 1816
Subject: Topographical
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
