Roche Rock and Chapel, Cornwall - Original Engraving by J. Storer - 1802
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  • Roche Rock and Chapel, Cornwall - Original Engraving by J. Storer - 1802

Roche Rock and Chapel, Cornwall - Original Engraving by J. Storer - 1802

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Original 1802 engraving with Roche Rock, the Cornish crag crowned by the ruins of St Michael's chapel, under a stormy sky and with two figures at its foot giving the scale. Engraved by J. Storer after a drawing by J.R. Underwood; the view is titled "Roach Rocks & Chapel".

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Original 1802 engraving with Roche Rock, the Cornish crag crowned by the ruins of St Michael's chapel, under a stormy sky and with two figures at its foot giving the scale. Engraved by J. Storer after a drawing by J.R. Underwood; the view is titled "Roach Rocks & Chapel".

The 15th century hermitage stands on a rocky outcrop in open moorland and is one of the most picturesque sites in the county. The engraving was published in London by Vernor & Hood on February 1, 1802 for The Beauties of England and Wales.

Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: J.R. Underwood.
Engraver: J. Storer.
Date: 1802.
Source: The Beauties of England and Wales; London, Vernor & Hood, February 1, 1802.
Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.0 in (21.2 x 12.7 cm).
Condition: Toned paper, with light damp staining in the right and lower margins; the image itself remains clean.

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