Newcastle upon Tyne (County Down) - 18th Century British Views

£235.00
By Petri Prints
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An antique original copper plate engraving depicting Newcastle upon Tyne, County Down from the riverfront. The viewer can see ships, rows of tightly packed houses climbing up the steep bank and church spires. 

This print is part of a wider 18th century traveller's account of life at a time of rapid expansion and exploration around the world. Parts of the UK today used to be much more rural and these beautiful images provide snapshots of life over 200 years ago.

Each engraving has been framed in a beautiful solid tonal style to add balance to the intricate illustrations. The frame and mount colour is close to Farrow and Ball's 'Blue Green'. The frame has natural wood edges which have been hand stained a light oak colour. 

All frames are the same size as each other on the wall, so prints could be hung as pairs or wider sets. York and Castle Howard or Chatsworth House and Wilton House (used as locations in Pride and Prejudice filming), could make notable pairs. 

Artwork Features

    • Original antique copper plate engraving from the 1700s.
    • External frame size: approx 39 x 27.7cm.
    • Hand-framed in red tonal frames with colourmatched mounts.
    • Ready to hang.
    • Conservation, acid-free mounting board - to provide protection to your artwork.
    • Glazed with premium anti-reflective Artglass that's used by the finest galleries and museums around the world.