Esher Place In Ye County Of Of Surry The Seat Of Tho. Cotton Esq & Philadelpha His Wife, Daughter And Heiress Of His Excellency Sr. Tho. Lynck K.t Governor Of Jamaica.
£125.00
Publisher
Publication Date: 1709 antique copperplate print;
Synopsis
.attractive and informative bird's-eye views of an english country seat. cardinal wolsey, who possessed esher place as bishop of winchester, was kept under house arrest here after his fall from power.. johannes kip (1653-1722) was a draughtsman and engraver, beginning his career in his native amsterdam before moving to london at the end of the seventeenth century. he produced portraits, topographical views, and book illustrations, with his most important work being a series of attractive and informative bird's-eye views of english country seats. kip originally collaborated on this project with fellow dutch artist, leonard knyff, with knyff creating the drawings, and kip the etchings. as the project developed, however, kip created his own drawings and etchings.
Item Description
Plate size 49 x 35 cm paper size 52 x 44 cm. centre fold / from book. very good condition.
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