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Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey Original Early 19th Century Signed & Stamped Antique Pencil Sketch Kilmainham Gaol Dublin Architectural Building Study
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Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey Original Early 19th Century Signed & Stamped Antique Pencil Sketch Kilmainham Gaol Dublin Architectural Building Study

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Description

Type of artwork: An Original Antique Pencil Sketch

Surface: Paper attached to Mounting Board

Signed and Stamped verso by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey (1781-1841)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Early 1800's

Depiction or Location: Reputed to be a Dublin Prison, likely to be Kilmainham Gaol. Chantrey was known to have visited Dublin in 1802 but further research is required.

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: It is Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork: 38 x 31 cm including mount (mount aperture size 22.5 x 15 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Georgian Architectural Pencil Drawing to the 1800s.

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SA1120897
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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Antique Pencil Sketch

Surface: Paper attached to Mounting Board

Signed and Stamped verso by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey (1781-1841)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Early 1800's

fig 1. An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame.
fig 1. Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey Original Early 19th Century Signed & Stamped Antique Pencil Sketch Kilmainham Gaol Dublin Architectural Building Study

Depiction or Location: Reputed to be a Dublin Prison, likely to be Kilmainham Gaol. Chantrey was known to have visited Dublin in 1802 but further research is required.

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: It is Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection

fig 2. An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame.
fig 2. Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey Original Early 19th Century Signed & Stamped Antique Pencil Sketch Kilmainham Gaol Dublin Architectural Building Study

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork: 38 x 31 cm including mount (mount aperture size 22.5 x 15 cm)

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Georgian Architectural Pencil Drawing to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120897
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Archive I An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame.

Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey Original Early 19th Century Signed & Stamped Antique Pencil Sketch Kilmainham Gaol Dublin Architectural Building Study

Archive II An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View VI
Archive VII An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View VII
Archive VIII An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View VIII
Archive IX An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View IX
Archive X An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View X
Archive XI An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View XI
Archive XII An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View XII
Archive XIII An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View XIV
Archive XV An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View XV
Archive XVI An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View XVI
Archive XVII An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View XVII
Archive XVIII An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame. View XVIII
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An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame.
Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey Original early 19th Century Signed & Stamped Antique Pencil Sketch Kilmainham Gaol Dublin Architectural Building Study
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An early 19th-century monochrome graphite pencil drawing depicting a large Georgian building structure under construction, mounted within a frame.
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Georgian architectural drawings typically feature precise linear perspective, graphite or ink wash techniques, and detailed representations of classical building proportions and construction sites.

Artists primarily used graphite pencils, iron gall or Indian inks, and sepia washes on handmade woven or laid rag paper.

Authentic drawings from this era exhibit natural paper ageing such as foxing or toning, period-correct watermarks on laid paper, and hand-drawn graphite lines that show distinct pressure variations under magnification.

Display framed architectural studies on a gallery wall or as a focal point above a console table using conservation mounting to contrast historic artwork with clean modern lines.

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