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Printing plate
copper plate The Altar Screen in Beverley Minster

Object number

LDSAL2022.2.167

Artist/Designer/Maker

Fowler, William - Engraver

Production date

1826

Production place

Winterton

Material

copper

Technique

Etching

Dimensions

height: 427mm
width: 584mm

Location

Burlington House - Mus Store

Content description

Printing plate depicting a view of the altar screen in Beverley Minster; with copper plate maker's stamp on reverse

Inscriptions

Inscription content

To His Grace Edward Lord Archbishop of York, / And to the RIGHT WORSHIPFUL HENRY JOHN SHEPHERD, MAYOR, and to the other MEMBERS of the CORPORATE BODY of the Town of BEVERLEY. / This View of the Altar Screen in the Minster / Is most Respectfully Dedicated by their Obliged and Humble Serv.t / W. Fowler.

Inscription content

W. Fowler Del.et Fecit / from a Drawing by his Son Jos.h Fowler.

Inscription content

G. HARRIS & Co. / NO. 4 HARP ALLEY / SHOE LANE LONDON

Inscription content

Published Sep.r 23, 1826, by W. Fowler, Winterton, Lincolnshire.

Inscription date

23/09/1826

References

Reference (controlled)

Betti, Chiara. “Lost Treasures Resurface: The Untold Story of the Society of Antiquaries’ Printing Plates.” The Antiquaries Journal 104 (2024): 304–42. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0003581524000179.
    Printing plate depicting a view of the altar screen in Beverley Minster; with copper plate maker's stamp on reverse
    This etching was published in volume IV of Fowler's prints.