412 - J. PELTRO (1760–1808), Netley Abbey in Hampshire, etching

J. PELTRO (1760–1808), Netley Abbey in Hampshire, etching John Peltro (c. 1760–1808): John PELTRO (1760–1808), Two architectural and landscape depictions: “Netley Abbey, in Hampshire,” “Dunnington Castle Gateway, in Berkshire,” 18th century, etching, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching on laid paper Inscription: Each signed “Peltro sculp.t” and titled below the image within the printing plate. Inscribed below: “Published according to Act of Parliament by Alex.r Hogg, at the King’s Arms, No. 16 Paternoster Row.” Date: 18th century Description: From: Boswell, Henry: “Picturesque Views of the Antiquities of England and Wales” (1786). Keywords: 18th century, Romanticism, Architecture, United Kingdom, Size: Laid paper: 38.0 cm x 25.0 cm (15 x 9.8 in), Image: 11.7 cm x 19.0 cm (4.6 x 7.5 in) Condition: In rather good condition. The paper is discolored due to its age. The sheet shows pale foxing. There are isolated bumps along the edges. The corners are slightly bumped. The paper is slightly creased in places. The image is in very good condition. There are small punctures in the left margin, and the sheet has a fold mark in the center.