Artist: A reduced copy of Luke Sullivan's (British, 1705 - 1771) engraving for the series of six views of country seats (multiple editions).
Title: A View of Ditchley in Oxfordshire, the Seat of the Earl of Lichfield.
Signed, Numbered, Titled, and Dated: u.m. Engrav'd for England Display'd. l.m. A View of Ditchley in Oxfordshire, the Seat of the Earl of Lichfield.
Dimensions: Platemark 7 1/8' x 10 1/4'. Sheet 8 3/4" x 12 1/8".
Date: Late 18th to early 19th Centuries.
Materials and Techniques: etching and engraving on laid paper.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Soiling, cracks, creases, and some tears. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1869,0410.1040. for Luke Sullivan's work.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: British School XVIII C.
Note: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia and the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.