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C1901
“Fire!!!” A Metropolitan Fire-Engine on its way to Conflagration
Artist:
Fabulous detailed engraving of an early horse drawn fire wagon racing to a fire in London. From the original edition of the Graphic
$A 275
S/N: TG-FIRE-01-SUPP–389542
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Full Title:
“Fire!!!” A Metropolitan Fire-Engine on its way to Conflagration
Date:
C1901
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Engraving with one tint.
Image Size:
504mm
x 325mm
Paper Size:
572mm
x 378mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1901
Description:
Fabulous detailed engraving of an early horse drawn fire wagon racing to a fire in London.
From the original edition of the Graphic
John Charlton (1849 - 1917)
Charlton was an English painter and illustrator of equestrian and military scenes. Charlton received his first lessons in drawing from his father when he was only three or four years old, and within a few years was drawing horses with some skill. Due to his family’s financial misfortunes, he had to attend Dr. Sharp’s charity school held in Bamburgh’s great castle, and a few years later, was forced to quit and find employment. With the many British and colonial forces military engagements over possessions in northern and southern Africa, Charlton was much sought after with many of the illustrations appearing in The Graphic. After the death of his two sons in World War I, Charlton died after a brief illness brought on by the profound loss he felt with the loss of both his sons.
