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C1794
A Perspective View of the City of Venice. Vue Perspective de la Ville de Venise. sic
Wonderful detailed c.18th engraving of Venice by Laurie and Whittle, taken from inside the lagoon.
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Full Title:
A Perspective View of the City of Venice. Vue Perspective de la Ville de Venise. sic
Date:
C1794
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
412mm
x 260mm
Paper Size:
477mm
x 308mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1794
Description:
Wonderful detailed c.18th engraving of Venice by Laurie and Whittle, taken from inside the lagoon.
James Whittle (1757 - 1818)
Whittle worked for Robert Sayer and became his junior partner, with Robert Laurie, as Sayer & Co, in 1790 subsequently becoming the successor in partnership with Laurie.
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Robert Laurie (1755 - 1836)
Born in London son of Robert and Ann Lowry (he sometimes used this name early in his career). In 1770 the Society of Arts awarded him a silver platter for a drawing, and in 1775 and 1776 premiums of five and ten guineas for patterns for calico printing. In 1776 he was given an award of thirty guineas for disclosing a new method of printing mezzo tints in colour. He worked independently for a few years before returning to work with Robert Sayer. In 1794 he took over the business, acquiring the entire stock for £5,000, in partnership with James Whittle.
