Somerton Castle vignette
Maker
After
(artist)
1767-1822
After
(intermediary draughtsman)
1757-1831
(printmaker)
1767-1827
(artist)
1767-1822
After
(intermediary draughtsman)
1757-1831
(printmaker)
1767-1827
Title
Somerton Castle vignette
Date of Production
1797 - 1805
Medium
etching and engraving
printed in black
printed in black
Dimensions
Height: 8.4 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Accession Number
G.1990.WL.6125.27
Mode of Acquisition
Witt Library, transfer, 1990
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Copyright
Work in the public domain
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Provenance
Information not yet known or updated
Inscriptions
Inscription: Drawn by R. Corbould from a Sketch by Mr. Tho.s Espin. //
Inscription: Howlett's Views in County of Lincoln, 1800 //
Inscription: Engraved by B. Howlett. //
Stamp: WITT / LIBRARY //
Label: SOMERTON CASTLE. / This vignette represents the remains of the north-east tower, / it contains an apartment the roof of which is curiously vaulted, / and supported by a single pillar, from which to the sides sprint / twelve arches forming as many niches in the walls; and in / each there is a small Gothic window. This ruin forms an / interesting accompaniment to the view of Somerton Castle. //
Inscription: Howlett's Views in County of Lincoln, 1800 //
Inscription: Engraved by B. Howlett. //
Stamp: WITT / LIBRARY //
Label: SOMERTON CASTLE. / This vignette represents the remains of the north-east tower, / it contains an apartment the roof of which is curiously vaulted, / and supported by a single pillar, from which to the sides sprint / twelve arches forming as many niches in the walls; and in / each there is a small Gothic window. This ruin forms an / interesting accompaniment to the view of Somerton Castle. //
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