Original 19th century engraving, hand-colored, with the view of Nicopolis ("Nicopoli" in the caption) at the water's edge: the houses at the foot of the cliffs, sailing boats and two figures in Oriental dress among the reeds. Drawn by W.H. Bartlett and engraved with the burin by R. Wallis.
Original 19th century engraving, hand-colored, with the view of Nicopolis ("Nicopoli" in the caption) at the water's edge: the houses at the foot of the cliffs, sailing boats and two figures in Oriental dress among the reeds. Drawn by W.H. Bartlett and engraved with the burin by R. Wallis.
William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854) was the most widely circulated English travelling draughtsman of his day, and Robert Wallis (1794-1878) one of the steel engravers of Turner's circle; together they signed some of the best known views of the eastern Mediterranean.
Medium: Steel engraving, hand-colored.
Artist / after: William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854).
Engraver: Robert William Wallis (1794-1878).
Date: 19th century.
Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.7 in (27 x 19.5 cm).
Condition: Good condition and fresh color; in the upper margin the faint relief impression of the lettering of an adjoining print can be seen.