366 - M. COOTE (18th), Habits of Ancient Religious Orders, Etching

M. COOTE (18th), Habits of Ancient Religious Orders, Etching M. Coote (18th century): "Habits of Ancient Religious Orders Dress code for clergy and religious, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Laid paper Inscription: Signed, titled and with a detailed legend below the image within the printing plate. Inscribed below "Published according to Act of Parliament by Alexr. Hogg, at the King's Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row.". From a famous antiquarian bookshop in Munich. Date: 18th century Description: From: Boswell, Henry: "Pituresques Views of the Antiquities of England and Wales" (1786). Keywords: 18th century, Romanticism, Architecture, United Kingdom, Size: Laid paper: 25,3 cm x 38,7 cm (10 x 15,2 in), Plate: 22,2 cm x 35,2 cm (8,7 x 13,9 in), Depiction: 17,0 cm x 30,0 cm (6,7 x 11,8 in) Condition: Good condition. The paper is discolored due to its age. The sheet shows light foxing. Sporadically bumped along the edges of the sheet. The corners of the sheet are slightly bumped and creased. The paper is slightly creased in places. The image makes a very good impression. Along the sheet edges browned and sporadically small punctures, in the right area of the image paper slightly thinned.