On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "View near Lower Heysham, Lancashire". A view of the graves in the ruins of the ancient St. Patrick's Chapel, close to St Peter's Church with Morecambe Bay beyond. Offered with early hand colour.
DATE PRINTED: 1816 (dated on the print).
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 28.5 x 21 cm, 11.25 x 8.25 inches (medium) plus good margins.
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn and engraved by William Daniell. William Daniell R.A. (1769–1837) was an English landscape and marine painter, and printmaker, notable for his work in aquatint. He travelled extensively in India in the company of his uncle Thomas Daniell, with whom he collaborated on one of the finest illustrated works of the period – Oriental Scenery. He later travelled around the coastline of Britain to paint watercolours for the equally ambitious book A Voyage Round Great Britain. His work was exhibited at the Royal Academy and the British Institution and he became a Royal Academician in 1822.
PROVENANCE: Published in 'A Voyage Round Great Britain'. This series was published in 8 volumes during the period 1814 to 1825. The journey was initially started in 1813 and was a joint project with William Daniell producing the drawings and William Ayton the text. Eleven years later he completed his magnum opus having travelled from Land's End to John O'Groats via the west coast, then back to Land's End via the east.
TYPE: Antique aquatint printed on paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.
CONDITION: Good. Suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. Faint marks, mostly in the margins. Faint crease bottom left - priced accordingly.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.
POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Heysham is a coastal town in Lancashire, England, overlooking Morecambe Bay. Of historical interest are the stone-hewn graves in the ruins of the ancient St. Patrick's Chapel, close to St Peter's Church. They are thought to date from the 11th century, and are carved from solid rock. Local legend has it that St Patrick landed here after crossing from Ireland and established the chapel. However it has been established that the chapel was built around 300 years after Patrick's death. These stone graves appear on the cover of the Black Sabbath CD, The Best of Black Sabbath.
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