| Title: |
Two Ancient Terra Cottas: One Representing Fauns Gathering Grapes & The Other Depicting a Youthful Bacchus Leaning on a Faun |
| Engraver: |
Skelton, William (British, active, 19th century) |
| Designer: |
Alexander, Williaim (Maidstone, 1767 - London, 1816) |
| Date: |
1810 |
| Medium: |
Original Engraving & Etching |
| Publisher: |
The British Museum, London |
| Source: |
Ancient Marbles in the British Museum |
| Note: |
William Alexander: A versatile and important
late eighteenth and early nineteenth century artist, William Alexander
studied under
W. Pars
and
J. C. Ibbetson
before entering the Royal Acedemy Schools. Alexander's first great
engravings date from 1792 to 1794, when he accompanied the Earl of Macartney's
expedition to China. His brilliant views of the dress and manners of
the Chinese gave Alexander a strong reputation as a travelling draughtsman
and in the following years he published and engraved such sets as, The
Costumes of the Russian Empire (1803), Picturesque Representations of
the Austrians (1813), and Picturesque Representations of the Turks (1814). |
| |
Apart from his topographical art, however, William Alexander’s
talents as a fine and accurate artist of architectural antiquities were
making their mark. While assuming the post of Professor of Drawing at
the Military College, Great Marlow, Alexander created an important series
of engravings under the title of, Engravings from the Egyptian Antiquities
in the British Museum (1805). This led to his appointment as the Keeper
of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum in 1808, a position Alexander
held until his death in 1816. During this period of eight years, Alexander
dedicated most of his energies to highly exceptional drawings of ancient
Greek and Roman antiquities. These drawings were then engraved, under
Alexander's guidance, And published in parts. |
| |
The engraving of William Alexander's designs for
ancient Greek and Roman antiquities was entrusted to such noteworthy
artists as Charles Armstrong, J. C. Bromley, Burnett, William Skelton
and Luigi Schiavonetti. These early nineteenth century engravings stand
as a highpoint of architectural art. Apart from their delicate artistry,
Alexander utilized large spaced to make the designs stand out in their
clarity. In total, the British Museum published about 100 engravings
in this format during the eight year span. They represent some of the
finest engravings of architectural antiquities one can find. |
| Size: |
11 1/2 X 10 (Sizes in inches are approximate,
height preceding width of plate-mark or image.) |
| |
Matted with 100% Archival Materials |
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Price: $195.00 US |
| Condition: |
Two Ancient Terra Cottas: One Representing Fauns Gathering
Grapes & The Other Depicting a Youthful Bacchus Leaning on a Faun is
printed on watermarked Whatman '1808' wove paper and with full margins as published by
the British Museum in the date above stated. A superb, early impression with a clearly defined
plate-mark. Excellent condition throughout. This original, early nineteenth
century engraving stands as a strong example of the famous British Museum
series. |
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