Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) sought after and scarce 1816 print "St Paul's School", London. DATE PRINTED: 1816 (dated on print) SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 27.5 x 21 cm, 10.75 x 8.25 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by A. Pugin and engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl London, 1780-1822). Augustus Charles Pugin, born Auguste-Charles Pugin, (1762–1832) was an Anglo-French artist, architectural draughtsman, and writer on medieval architecture. He was born in Paris, then the Kingdom of France, but his father was Swiss, and Pugin himself was to spend most of his life in England. PROVENANCE: Published in ' The History of the colleges of Winchester, Eton and Westminster ; with the Charter-House, the schools of St Paul's, Merchant Taylors, Harrow and Rugby and the Free School of Christ's Hospital' Published in London by R Ackermann, issued in twelve monthly parts in 1816-1817. Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) was one of the most important figures in the history of colour plate books. His attention to detail, eye for art, and ability to coordinate the necessary authors, artists, engravers, printers, binders, and booksellers led to a huge body of work of extraordinary quality. The topographical draughtsmanship for this work was shared between Augustus Pugin, Frederick Mackenzie and William Westall. W.H. Pyne and William Combe both contributed to the text. The colleges of Winchester, Eton and Westminster were covered, along with the schools of St Paul's, Merchant Taylors, Harrow and Rugby, and the school of Christ's Hospital. Ref: Abbey Scenery 438.30 TYPE: Early colour aquatint printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: St Paul's School is a selective independent school for boys aged 13–18, founded in 1509 by John Colet and located on a 43-acre (180,000m2) site by the River Thames, in Barnes, London. The original school, which stood in St Paul's Churchyard, was destroyed with the Cathedral in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The school was twice rebuilt, first in 1670, and again in Cheapside in 1822; but towards the end of the 19th century, as London expanded and residents moved away from the City of London and its environs, it was decided that the school should move to larger premises. In 1884 a new building designed by the architect Alfred Waterhouse rose to dominate the countryside of Hammersmith. The terracotta for the Hammersmith school was made by the famous Gibbs and Canning Limited of Tamworth. At this time the street numbering was changed locally and so the school address, whether by accident or design, became 153 Hammersmith Road. The preparatory school, Colet Court, was soon afterwards housed in new premises in a similar style on the opposite side of the road. By 1961 it had become evident that the old school buildings were unsuited to modern educational needs. By good fortune, the opportunity then came to rebuild the School on a 45-acre (182,000 m²) riverside site at Barnes, adjacent to Hammersmith Bridge. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 45 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-11-11T16:31:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20.21 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: No
Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Aquatint
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Year of Production: 1816
Subject: Topographical
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
