Engravings Collection (page 32)

Exhibition of recent fine prints Etchings, lithographs, wood engravings by artists in the Graphic Art Division of the Federal Art Project, WPA : For allocation to tax-supported public institutions

John Boydell, Profile
JOHN BOYDELL Alderman and Mayor of London, publisher of prints and engravings, patron of the arts. Date: 1719 - 1804

28 March Iln Page
A page from the Illustrated London news describing the opening of the inland sea ports of Japan on 1 January 1868, including two engravings of Hiogo, near Osaka

Voyage of the Obelisk Ship Cleopatra to London, 1878
Series of engravings showing features of the journey of Cleopatras Needle, the ancient Egyptian obelisk, from Egypt to London in 1878

Scenes in Merionethshire, North Wales, 1887
Series of engravings showing scenes connected with the gold mining at Gwynfynnydd, North Wales, 1887. The central image shows the Pistyl-y-caen upper falls

Electric light at the Houses of Parliament
Two engravings from 1873 showing Zenobe Grammes electric light shining from Big Ben and the electric apparatus in the clock-tower

Spain Zaragoza
(aka Saragossa) The famous Leaning Tower. (We have other engravings showing it leaning at other angles, if this one doesn t suit you; but this is probably the most accurate)

Drying Machine
Several engravings illustrating an ingenious device for drying clothes; a forerunner of the fold-up telescopic clothes drier used instead of a line and pegs

Electric lighting in the city
Engravings from the Graphic showing the effect of electric street lighting on different parts of London. The main image showing the Royal Exchange and Mansion House, the top pictures show St

Ayrton and Perry
Portrait engravings of Professor William Ayrton and Professor John Perry, electrical engineers. Ayrton held the post of Professor of Natural Philosophy

Women telephone operators
Series of engravings from the Graphic showing two callers during a telephone conversation and the operators at the exchange working to ensure the call is transferred

The Post in the Snow
Three engravings to illustrate the changing modes of postal delivery through the nineteenth century. The top illustration shows a post boy with his horse, lost in the snow

Social Groups / Crowds
Series of engravings, based on four photographs showing how space is filled by a growing crowd

Edward Whymper
EDWARD WHYMPER Prolific alpinist and talented wood engraver. Illustrated his books on alpine exploration with wood engravings

Corpus Christi 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings & the formal gardens. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Jesus College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library, the Deans lodgings & the formal gardens. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

All Souls College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, dining hall, library and the Wardens lodgings. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

New College 1675
A view of the college from the north showing the chapel, dining hall, library and the Deans lodgings. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by Loggan

Trinity College 1675
A bird s-eye view of the college showing the chapel, refectory, library, gardens & grounds. One of 39 engravings made of Oxford Colleges by this artist

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