York Minster West Front - Original Engraving by J. Basire - 1809
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Original copper engraving with the elevation of the west front of York Minster, recorded with archaeological precision: the two bell towers, the great decorated window and the doorway. Lettered below "J. Carter del. 1806" and "Js. Basire sc.", with the imprint "Published by J. Nichols & Son" and, above, the reference "Gent. Mag. Aug. 1809".
Original copper engraving with the elevation of the west front of York Minster, recorded with archaeological precision: the two bell towers, the great decorated window and the doorway. Lettered below "J. Carter del. 1806" and "Js. Basire sc.", with the imprint "Published by J. Nichols & Son" and, above, the reference "Gent. Mag. Aug. 1809".
John Carter (1748-1817) was the leading antiquarian draughtsman of English Gothic architecture, and James Basire engraved his work for The Gentleman's Magazine, the London journal in which Carter waged his campaign in defense of the medieval cathedrals.
Medium: Copper engraving
Artist / after: John Carter (1748-1817)
Engraver: James Basire
Date: 1809 (drawing of 1806)
Source: The Gentleman's Magazine, August 1809, pl. I, p. 700
Dimensions: 4.8 x 8.3 in (12.2 x 21 cm)
Condition: Fair. Laid down on a backing paper at the verso, as the record states; paper somewhat toned and with light damp staining at the edges.
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Original copper engraving with the elevation of the west front of York Minster, recorded with archaeological precision: the two bell towers, the great decorated window and the doorway. Lettered below "J. Carter del. 1806" and "Js. Basire sc.", with the imprint "Published by J. Nichols & Son" and, above, the reference "Gent. Mag. Aug. 1809".