1796 Antique Print; Archbishop Sheldon Monument, Croydon London after Lawrence

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Monument of Archbishop Sheldon, in Croydon Church." In the south aisle of the church, just before the St Nicholas Chapel. A white marble memorial to Gilbert Sheldon, founder of the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford, who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1663 - 1677. He died in Croydon in 1677.", London. DATE PRINTED: 1796. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 23 x 21.5 cm (9 x 8.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by C. Knight from a drawing by Thomas Lawrence. Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830) was the leading British portrait painter of the early 19th century, portraying most of the important personalities of the day in his polished and flattering style. He was a child prodigy and largely self-taught; at the age of 10 he was making accomplished portraits in crayon. He was influenced by Sir Joshua Reynolds during his youth; his style developed very little throughout his life. PROVENANCE: Published in 'The Environs of London: being an historical account of the towns, villages, hamlets, within twelves miles of that capital; interspersed with biographical anecdotes.: Volume 4, Counties of Herts, Essex & Kent.', by the Rev. Daniel Lysons A.M. F.A.S. Chaplain to the Right Hon. The Earl of Oxford. Published by T Cadell and W Davies, London, 1796. TYPE: Antique etching and aquatint 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: The third Archbishop to be buried in what is today known as Croydon Minster was Gilbert Sheldon. He was Archbishop from 1663 to his death in 1677, having lived – and survived – through the Civil War and the execution of King Charles in 1649. Sheldon’s reconstructed tomb is always a focus for visitors to the Minster. It was designed and made by Jaspar Latham, a mason who had worked with Christopher Wren. The sculptured torso of the Archbishop is not lying prone in prayer, but is sitting up and engaging the passerby. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 9.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-11-09T16:36:07.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.75 GBP