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104070 - John Sell Cotman - Sepulchral Brass engraving 1819.

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€10 - 20

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20%

John Sell Cotman - Sepulchral Brass engraving 1819. This original 204-year-old etching at Shottisham Church, Norfolk is from the first edition of Engravings of Sepulchral Brasses in Norfolk by John Sell Cotman. Published in Yarmouth by JS Cotman in 1819. John Sell Cotman (1782-1842) was one of the most important artists from the golden age of English watercolour painting. The full title of this work is Engravings of Sepulchral Brasses in Norfolk tending to illustrate the Ecclesiastical, Military and Civil Costume as well as to preserve memorials of Ancient Families in that County. In addition to an introductory essay by Dawson Turner Esq. the notes were prepared by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick, Albert Way & Sir N Harris Nicolas. This soft-ground etching is on cream wove paper and printed with either yellow or brown wash. Size: approx 10.5in x 15in (27cm x 38cm) The print is in excellent condition but please inspect the image carefully for any occasional age related marks.

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Classical, Religious and Historical Prints and Engravings
Sunday, November 15
11:00 AM
2 Yore Mill Aysgarth Leyburn
DL8 3SR North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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