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19th Century Original Drawing History of Gothic Art Book Selby Abbey
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19th Century Original Drawing History of Gothic Art Book Selby Abbey

19th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
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19th Century Original Drawing of the book 'History of Gothic Art in England' by Edward S prior and the drawing is by Gerald C Horsley. The drawing is of Selby Abbey. I have another two of these drawings please see my other listings.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique Gothic Architectural Drawing to the 19th Century.

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SA1096792
Description
19th Century Original Drawing of the book 'History of Gothic Art in England' by Edward S prior and the drawing is by Gerald C Horsley. The drawing is of Selby Abbey. I have another two of these drawings please see my other listings.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique Gothic Architectural Drawing to the 19th Century.

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SA1096792
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A framed 19th-century pen and ink architectural drawing depicting the gothic stone arches and vaulted ceilings of Selby Abbey.
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Archive I A framed 19th-century pen and ink architectural drawing depicting the gothic stone arches and vaulted ceilings of Selby Abbey.

19th Century Original Drawing History of Gothic Art Book Selby Abbey

Archive II A framed 19th-century pen and ink architectural drawing depicting the gothic stone arches and vaulted ceilings of Selby Abbey. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century pen and ink architectural drawing depicting the gothic stone arches and vaulted ceilings of Selby Abbey. View III
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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
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Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
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Karen Tarleton
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A framed 19th-century pen and ink architectural drawing depicting the gothic stone arches and vaulted ceilings of Selby Abbey.
19th Century Original Drawing History of Gothic Art Book Selby Abbey
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A framed 19th-century pen and ink architectural drawing depicting the gothic stone arches and vaulted ceilings of Selby Abbey.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMonochrome, Black, Cream
  • MotifsGothic arches, ribbed vaulting, stone tracery, arcade columns
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This nineteenth-century Gothic Revival wall art piece is an original pen and ink drawing on paper depicting the stone arches and vaulted ceilings of Selby Abbey from the book History of Gothic Art in England by Edward S Prior, drawn by Gerald C Horsley. The monochrome artwork uses black ink on cream paper, set under glass within a black wooden frame with a cream mat border. Visible details include handwritten pencil inscriptions along the top edge, detailed cross-hatching, pointed arches, stone tracery, and arcade columns. The frame has square corners and flat mouldings, showing light surface dust on the glass and minor paper discolouration near the upper edge. The dimensions are 68 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Ideal for placement on a narrow wall space in a study, hallway, or living room, this Victorian and Gothic drawing brings historical architectural detail to interior schemes. It hangs easily from standard picture hooks to complement traditional or scholarly home decor.

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During the 19th century, architectural drawings of Gothic structures gained popularity as scholars and architects documented medieval ecclesiastical design. These works feature detailed cross-hatching, precise perspective lines, and meticulous rendering of arches, vaulting, and stone tracery.

Artists typically used indian ink, graphite, or sepia wash on woven rag paper. These mediums allowed for the precise line work and shading required to delineate complex masonry and carved interior details.

Original drawings show variation in ink density, visible graphite guidelines, and minor indentations from the pen nib under magnification. Unlike mechanical prints, originals lack uniform halftone dot patterns and often feature uneven paper toning.

Detailed architectural illustrations suit contemporary minimal spaces, study walls, or gallery wall displays. Framing them in neutral or black mounts creates a structured focal point against modern background schemes.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity, housing it behind UV-filtering glass. Ensure acid-free mounting materials are used to prevent paper discoloration and mat burn over time.
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