London Woolwich view aquatint 1793 original by Farington & Stadler

  

Published by J & J Boydell of London and dated June 1st 1793. Shakespeare Gallery, Pall Mall, & No. A two-volume publication including 76 aquatints. Woolwich is a district of south-east London, England, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

It has been part of the London metropolitan area since the 19th century. The town is a river crossing point, with the Woolwich Ferry and the Woolwich foot tunnel crossing to North Woolwich in the London Docklands. Throughout the 17th, 18th, 19th and most of the 20th century, Woolwich was an important naval, military and industrial town. A very fine large original antique hand coloured aquatint illustrating a view of Woolwich.

This fine aquatint was drawn by Joseph Farington. A and here engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler. Generally very good condition, some age tone, with beautiful original hand colouring. First published on folio sheet: 16½ x 12¼ (420mm x 310mm).

Boarder trimmed to approx 15.5" X 11.5" and previously mounted with residue mounting tape to edges verso. One of the grandest and most important books on the Thames.

Although not the first coloured. Aquatint book, [it] was the first major one, and it was to set an example for the type of illustration.

ANOTHER GENUINE RARE PRINT OVER 220 YRS OLD. From RARE MAPS AND PRINTS.