Edward Henry Corbould

The Staircase Leading to the Ball Room at Eglinton Castle

Edward Henry Corbould's original lithograph, "The Staircase Leading to the Ball Room at Eglinton Castle", commemorates a contemporary festivity. In the summer of 1839, inspired by the resurgence of interest in medieval pageantry, the 13th Earl of Eglinton staged a lavish tournament at his castle in Ayrshire, Scotland. Invited participants impersonated famous knights of the past, who jousted for the favours of the 'Queen of Beauty'.

"The Staircase Leading to the Ball Room at Eglinton Castle" is printed on early nineteenth century wove paper and with full margins as published in London by Hodgson & Graves on August 30th, 1839 for the portfolio entitled, "The Eglinton Tournament". This lithograph is a fine, original example of the art created by the British artist, Edward Corbould.

Original Lithograph with Tint Stone by Edward Henry Corbould 'Edward Corbould'.

The Staircase Leading to the Ball Room at Eglinton Castle

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Edward Henry Corbould (London, 1815 - 1905)
#	Image	Title & Engraver	Medium	Date	Publisher	-
01-		The Ball Room at Eglinton Castle by Edward Henry Corbould	Original Lithograph with Tint Stone	1839	Hodgson & Graves, Pall Mall	Sold
02.-		The Joust Between The Lord of The Tournament and The Knight of The Red Rose by Edward Henry Corbould	Original Lithograph with Hand-Colouring	1839	Hodgson & Graves, Pall Mall	Sold
03.-		The Staircase Leading to the Ball Room at Eglinton Castle by Edward Henry Corbould	Original Lithograph with Tint Stone	1839	Hodgson & Graves, Pall Mall	Sold

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Title:	The Staircase Leading to the Ball Room at Eglinton Castle
Artist:	Corbould, Edward Henry (London, 1815 - 1905)
Date:	1839
Medium:	Original Lithograph with Tint Stone
Publisher:	Hodgson & Graves, Pall Mall
Printer:	Day & Haghe, London
Note:	Edward Henry Corbould 'Edward Corbould': A well regarded painter, sculptor and illustrator, Edward Henry Corbould studied art techniques under his father, Henry Corbould (1787-1844), and at the Royal Academy Schools. During his career Edward Corbould illustrated such books as "Scott’s Works" (1825) and "Lalla Rookh" (1839). He was also a contributing illustrator to such Victorian classics as "Willmott’s Poets of the Nineteenth Century" (1857) and Thornbury’s "Legendary Ballads"(1876).
	In 1851, Edward Henry Corbould accepted the post of drawing master to the family of Queen Victoria and retained that position until 1872.
	Day & Haghe: This early Victorian firm of lithographic printing was by created William Day (1797 - 1845) and Louis Haghe (1806 - 1895) in London in 1829. Throughout their initial years, Day and Haghe printed lithographs dealing with a wide range of subjects, such as hunting scenes, topographical views and genre depictions. Their lithographs were so meticulously conceived and technically advanced that in 1838, Day and Haghe were appointed 'Lithographers to the Queen'. After William's death in 1845, the firm became known as 'Day & Son' and in the mid-Victorian era it led the way as a pioneer of the recently developed medium of the lithograph printed in colours. Such later series as, Art Treasures of the United Kingdom (1858) and Industrial Arts at the Great Exhibition (1853) stand as fine examples of their skills in this area.
	The Eglinton Tournament represents the most ambitious project of Day & Haghe's early years. In the summer of 1839, inspired by the contemporary resurgence of interest in medieval pageantry, the 13th Earl of Eglinton staged a lavish tournament at his castle in Ayrshire, Scotland. Invited participants impersonated famous knights of the past, who jousted for the favours of the "Queen of Beauty'. The festivities surrounding this event drew great attention and several months later, Day & Haghe printed a series of twelve large lithographs to commemorate it. Published in London (Pall Mall) by Hodgson & Graves, each lithograph was designed and drawn upon the stone by Edward Henry Corbould.
	The printing techniques for these large, early lithographs are quite impressive. One is first struck with the fantastic details and tones. Furthermore, each lithograph required a separate printing with a tint stone of china white. The fine white lines thus stand in relief upon the surface of the composition.
Source:	The Eglinton Tournament
Size:	10 3/8 X 14 3/8 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Printed on early nineteenth century wove paper and with full, large margins as published in London on August 30th, 1839. A fine initial impression and in excellent condition throughout. "The Staircase Leading to the Ball Room at Eglinton Castle" represents a scarce and important example of early Victorian art. Examples from this famous set are very sought after, particularly in such excellent condition.
Subject:	Edward Henry Corbould, Edward Corbould, "The Staircase Leading to the Ball Room at Eglinton Castle", drawing master to the family of Queen Victoria, "The Eglinton Tournament", medieval pageantry, Day and Haghe.
Price:	Sold - The price is no longer available.
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