Scene at Bolton Abbey in the Olden Time– A Short Description of the Celebrated Picture...Painted by Sir Edwin Landseer
A pamphlet dedicated to the Duke of Devonshire and containing a description of Lanseer's picture at Chatsworth, together with an unsigned poem previously published in the "Times Newspaper, May 20, 1837." At the back, there is a 10 page listing of engravings sold by Thomas Boys.
Artwork Details
- Title: Scene at Bolton Abbey in the Olden Time– A Short Description of the Celebrated Picture...Painted by Sir Edwin Landseer
- Engraver: Frontispiece by Samuel Cousins (British, Exeter 1801–1887 London)
- Designer: After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer (British, London 1802–1873 London)
- Publisher: Thomas Boys (British, active 1819–53)
- Dedicatee: William Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire (British, 1790–1858)
- Date: 1837
- Medium: Illustrations: etching and engraving
- Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 1/8 in. (18.1 x 10.8 x 0.3 cm)
- Classification: Books
- Credit Line: Gift of A. Hyatt Mayor, 1979
- Object Number: 1979.563.2
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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