1796 Antique Print; Pest Houses, Tothill Fields, Westminster after Edward Dayes

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "View of the Pest Houses at Tothill Fields.", Westminster, London. A view of the isolation hospital used in times of plague. DATE PRINTED: 1796, dated on the print. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 18.5 x 17 cm (7.25 x 6.75 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Charles Pye from a study by Edward Dayes (1763–1804). Dayes studied under William Pether, and began to exhibit at the Royal Academy in 1786, when he showed a portrait and views of Waltham Cross and Canterbury. Dayes drew from nature in various parts of England, including the Lake District and Wales. Much of his topographical work depicted ruins, painted in a palette dominated by blues and greens, which had an influence on the early work of J.M.W. Turner. PROVENANCE: Produced for Henry Hunter's part-work "The History of London and its Environs", published serially between 1796 and 1811. TYPE: Antique copper plate engraving 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. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: "Tothill Fields," says Mr. Archer, in his "Vestiges of Old London," "were, within three centuries, part of a marshy tract of land lying between Millbank and Westminster Abbey, and on which stood a few scattered buildings, some of them the residences of noble personages." The Pest Houses were built by Lord Craven as a lazaretto for the reception of the victims of the Great Plague which preceded the Fire of London. These "pest-houses" consisted of a row of redbrick buildings, and were erected at a cost of £250. At the beginning of the last century they were made into almshouses for twenty-four aged married people. Some remains of them are—or were recently—to be seen near Vauxhall Bridge Road. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 24.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-12-24T10:40:29.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.56 GBP