1812 R Ackermann Engraving Aquatint Westminster Stained Glass Windows London
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for a detailed view.Information: Rudolph Ackermann [1764 – 1834] was born at Schneeberg, in Saxony; due to financial conditions he was unable to attend the university and became a saddler like his Father. He stayed a saddler and coach-builder in different German cities, then moved to Paris, and London, where in 1795 he established a print-shop and drawing-school Ackermann set up a lithographic press and opened a business in copper lithographs. Ackermann wa...s a creative and efficient publisher, who brought innovative techniques to the commercial production of color plate books as well as an uncompromising attention to detail which ensured uniform high quality. Ackermann published many decorative hand-colored prints. He also oversaw a workshop where the prints he produced were colored. Date: 1812Source: The History of the Abbey Church or St. Peter’s Westminster. Its Antiques and MonumentsVolume: IIPlate No.: EDescription: East Windows [W. J. White delt] [F. C. Lewis sculpt] Created Print method: Engraving-Aquatint on India paperCondition: Very good to Excellent Size of Print: 343 x 278 mm. (approximately 13½ x 11 inches) References: Tooley, R.V. “English Books with Coloured Plates 1790-1860” pps. 1-7; Russell, Ronald “Guide to British Topographical Prints” [Vault]A Great Gift For Any Manuscript Collector We Now Accept PayPal! We Ship Worldwide. Please Contact Us For a Free Shipping Quote!
