Original drawing in pen and brown ink with a round battlemented tower of the Chester city walls, raised on its ashlar spur, the countryside and an arm of water extending beyond. Small and very sure in line, the work of a trained draftsman. Inscribed at the upper left, "Chester. Jan. 8th/59", with the artist's initials.
Original drawing in pen and brown ink with a round battlemented tower of the Chester city walls, raised on its ashlar spur, the countryside and an arm of water extending beyond. Small and very sure in line, the work of a trained draftsman. Inscribed at the upper left, "Chester. Jan. 8th/59", with the artist's initials.
Medium: Original pen and ink drawing on paper.
Artist: G. J. H. (initials in manuscript).
Date: 8 January 1859.
Dimensions: Sheet 4.5 x 7.1 in (11.5 x 18 cm).
Condition: The paper with rust spotting in the upper half and a small tear at the top edge; laid down on card.