1778 - A large original antique print titled: " LEISTON ABBEY "
PROVENANCE: Taken from "Antiquities of Great Britain" by Thomas Hearne & William Byrne.

Thomas Hearne (1744-1817) was an English landscape painter, engraver and illustrator. In 1777, in conjunction with engraver william Byrne (1743-1805), Hearne began work recording and illustrating the country's historic monuments for 'The Antiquities of Great Britain'. First, Hearne produced drawings specifically for the project, then Bryne produced engravings after them and descriptions were added. The works were issued in series for individual sale from 1778. During the extensive tour of Britain which the work necessitated, Hearne studied nature with care, investing his topographical drawings with effects of light and atmosphere seldom attempted by previous draftsmen. He is also regarded to have revived attention to Gothic Architecture and to have been one of the founders of the English School of watercolours.

CONDITION: Excellent condition with large margins, perfect and ready for mounting and framing. With expert hand colouring.
SIZE: Overall size including margins approximately 285mm x360mm (11.5 x 14.5 inches).