Original hand-colored engraving, published in 1812, with the ruins of Pevensey Castle in Sussex, on whose beach William the Conqueror landed in 1066. Engraved by Matthews after a drawing by J. P. Neale for The Beauties of England and Wales.
Original hand-colored engraving, published in 1812, with the ruins of Pevensey Castle in Sussex, on whose beach William the Conqueror landed in 1066. Engraved by Matthews after a drawing by J. P. Neale for The Beauties of England and Wales.
Medium: Hand-colored copper engraving
Artist / after: J. P. Neale
Engraver: Matthews
Date: November 1, 1812
Source: The Beauties of England and Wales. Imprint: "London, Published by John Harris, St Pauls Church Yard, Nov. 1, 1812"
Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.0 in (20.8 x 12.8 cm)
Condition: Coloring complete and bright. Slight damp stain in the left margin, light toning of the paper and an old pencil annotation ("7") at the upper right corner.