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C1808
A View of the House of Lords: &c, &C
Artist:
Robert Laurie (1755-1836) & James Whittle (1757 - 1836)
Fine early engraving of the old House of Lords across Old Palace Yard.
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Full Title:
A View of the House of Lords: &c, &C
Date:
C1808
Artist:
Robert Laurie (1755-1836) & James Whittle (1757 - 1836)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring
Image Size:
415mm
x 285mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1808
Description:
Fine early engraving of the old House of Lords across Old Palace Yard.
Biography:
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.
James Whittle (1757-1818)
Whittle worked for Robert Sayer and became his junior partner, with Robert Laurie, asSayer & Co,in 1790 subsequently becoming successor in partnership with Laurie.
