“LEEDS CASTLE” - ALEXANDER FRANCIS LYDON (Illustrator); BENJAMIN FAWCETT (Printer) - Colored Woodblock Historic Plates-1800's- Seats of Noblemen-Britain & Ireland
These colored woodblock historic letterpress quality plates are noted for their precise printing and rich colouring and are most sought after. The designs were drawn by Alexander Francis Lydon 1836-1917 and printed from colored woodblock with the Baxter process by Benjamin Fawcett 1808-1893 of Driffield, Yorkshire. An average of eight colors has been used with each plate. The transparency of these colors compliments Lydon's equally subtle draughtsmanship. A Great piece for any decor - give your space a unique story to tell…
These colored woodblock historic letterpress quality plates are noted for their precise printing and rich colouring and are most sought after. The designs were drawn by Alexander Francis Lydon 1836-1917 and printed from colored woodblock with the Baxter process by Benjamin Fawcett 1808-1893 of Driffield, Yorkshire. An average of eight colors has been used with each plate. The transparency of these colors compliments Lydon's equally subtle draughtsmanship. A Great piece for any decor - give your space a unique story to tell…
These colored woodblock historic letterpress quality plates are noted for their precise printing and rich colouring and are most sought after. The designs were drawn by Alexander Francis Lydon 1836-1917 and printed from colored woodblock with the Baxter process by Benjamin Fawcett 1808-1893 of Driffield, Yorkshire. An average of eight colors has been used with each plate. The transparency of these colors compliments Lydon's equally subtle draughtsmanship. A Great piece for any decor - give your space a unique story to tell…
“LEEDS CASTLE” - Vol.II: A Series of Picturesque Views of Seats of The Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland and Scots
Publisher: London: William Mackenzie 69, Ludgate Hill, Edinburgh and Dublin. ALEXANDER FRANCIS LYDON (Illustrator); BENJAMIN FAWCETT (Printer) - Colored Woodblock Historic Plates-1800’s- (average of 8 colors for each plate) - Baxter Process, gilded edge.
10 1/2 x 8 inches Image: 7 1/4 x 5 1/8 x inches
From the retired Mitch Moore Gallery Inc, NYC. Unmatted, never framed or displayed. Image area is in very good frameable vintage condition.
In 1880, Author and Irish clergyman & ornithologist Francis Owen Morris partnered with illustrator Alexander Francis Lydon and printer Benjamin Fawcett to compile A Series of Picturesque View of Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland. This was an unparalleled survey of British and Irish country houses during the late Victorian era, and marks the final of many collaborations between Fawcett, Morris and Lydon over a relationship of almost fifty years. Sadly most have now been demolished, so it is a wonderful social history and reference of a bygone era.
