Artist: Thomas Hearne (British, 1744-1817), after.
Engraver: John Landseer (British, 1769-1852).
Title: Gundulph's Tower, Rochester Castle.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Drawn by T. Hearne. Published by R. Boywer Historic Gallery, June 4, 1794. Engraved by J. Landseer.
Dimensions: Image 11 1/4" x 8"; sheet 16 x 11.
Publisher: Robert Bowyer; James Carpenter.
Date: 1794.
Materials and Techniques: Etching on wove 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: Creases, soiling, foxing. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Antiquities of Great Britain, Vol. 2.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum 1858,1009.109
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: British School XVIII C.
Note: The castle ruins inspired a painting by artist J. M. W. Turner in the late 18th century.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia and the catalog entry of a similar item from the British Museum collection.