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Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Architectural Drawing to the 1850s.
Surface: Paper
Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1830 to 1870
Depiction or Location: Fountains Abbey Huby's Tower and Ruins, Ripon Yorkshire
Unknown British Artist, Romantic Picturesque Style
Known as Huby's Tower, the structure rises above ruined cloisters and overgrown arches, with one small figure in the foreground to evoke scale. This drawing reflects the Romantic tradition of the mid-19th century, sharing stylistic similarities with artists such as Frederick Mackenzie and Henry Gastineau, who recorded Britain's crumbling ecclesiastical heritage in soft graphite and white highlights.
Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection
Condition report: This artwork is in very good condition in line with age with only minor signs of wear expected from a drawing of this vintage. Please view all the provided photographs to inspect the quality and contact us with any questions, we're happy to assist.
Size of artwork: Approximately 44 x 36 cm (including mount)
Mount aperture approx. 35 x 26 cm
Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Architectural Drawing to the 1850s.
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Original 19th Century Drawing Heightened with White, Huby's Tower, Fountains Abbey Ruins Ripon Yorkshire Historic English Landscape.
