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Picturesque Views on the River Thames, from its Source in Glocestershire to the Nore; with Observations on the Public Buildings and other Works of Art in its Vicinity
Author: Samuel Ireland (English, died in 1800)
Illustrated by: Samuel Ireland (English, died in 1800)
Aquatint by: Cornelius Apostool (Dutch, 1762–1844)
Publisher: Thomas & John Egerton (18th century)
Illustrated by: Samuel Ireland (English, died in 1800)
Aquatint by: Cornelius Apostool (Dutch, 1762–1844)
Publisher: Thomas & John Egerton (18th century)
1792
Place of Publication: London, England
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 54 aquatints, 2 engraved maps, and numerous wood engraved vignettes
Dimensions
Overall (vol. 1): 24.2 x 17.1 x 3.4 cm (9 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/16 in
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Collection—Bequest of William A. Sargent
Accession Number37.2023a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
London: T. & J. Egerton, 1792
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet III, 457; ESTC (RLIN) T002691; Abbey, Scenery, 430
Description(London: T. & J. Egerton, 1792) Octavo, two vols.; [v. 1] 114 leaves, plus engraved frontispiece, 27 plates, 1 map; [v. 2] 134 ll., plus eng. frontisp., 25 pls., 1 map; contemporary half gilt-stamped brown calf, marbled paper boards.
Illustrations of views and buildings along the Thames River. First edition, with aquatint illustrations printed in sepia ink. Some copies were hand-colored (see Abbey). As stated in his preface, Ireland credits the engravings to "the same artist [i.e., Apostool] who was engaged in the former work [i.e., Picturesque Tour through Holland, etc., 1790 (MFA owns copy: 37.2024a-b)]."
Illustrations of views and buildings along the Thames River. First edition, with aquatint illustrations printed in sepia ink. Some copies were hand-colored (see Abbey). As stated in his preface, Ireland credits the engravings to "the same artist [i.e., Apostool] who was engaged in the former work [i.e., Picturesque Tour through Holland, etc., 1790 (MFA owns copy: 37.2024a-b)]."
Provenance"Wynne's Library" plus monogram (bookplate); R. Ray[?--signature on verso of each plate]; William A. Sargent, Boston (1858-1936), by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 17, 1937.