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Beauties of England and Wales Steel Engraving
SAINTED WELL, AT ST. GOWAN'S, PEMBROKESHIRE
circa 1830 Engraving - Published by Jones & Co. Temple of the Muses. Finsbury Square, London
Engraved by: H. Jorden and Drawn by H. Gastineau - Artist: HENRY G. GASTINEAU (1791-1876), a topographer and landscape
artist. He first trained as an engraver then went on to study at the Royal Academy
Schools. After his training he travelled extensively in Great Britain painting
the scenery of the country. He was elected Associate to the Old Watercolour
Society in 1821 and became a full member in 1823. From 1827, Gastineau worked
in Camberwell as a drawing master, where he died on January 17th 1876. His quality drawings cover a wide range of views in Wales. The picturesque scenery within Wales is conveyed very well. There are views of many castles, churches and other buildings of interest. He expresses the people and their
surroundings in various parts of the country depicting their way of life and culture.
Overall Size including margins: 5 1/4 x 8 inches
Condition: Excellent. A nice quality engraving. Guaranteed original antique print and not a modern reproduction.
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