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Engraving of Caxton at press after Wehnert

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Description

Heading: (Caxton, William)
Author: Wehnert, E.H., artist
Title: William Caxton Examining the First Proof Sheet from his Printing Press in Westminster Abbey, A.D. 1474
Place Published: London
Publisher:
Date Published: [1852]
Description:

Mezzotint with stipple. Engraving by Frederick Bacon after painting by EH Wehnert. 61.5x77.1 cm (24¼x30¼"); sheet: 75.3x109 cm (29¾x43").

The British Museum holds a copy of the same dimensions and assigns a date of 1852. "The watercolour was first exhibited at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, London in 1850 (no.193) as 'Caxton reading the first proof-sheet from his printing press in Westminster Abbey, March 1474'." - British Museum. A magnificent illustration, rare in commerce.

Condition

Lower right corner chipped with some small edgewear and tear, puncture in right margin (none of the above affecting image); some sunning to image, light foxing; very good.

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Engraving of Caxton at press after Wehnert

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SKU: 129012581
Price: 500 USD
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