Within Australia
All orders ship freewithin Australia
Rest of the World
Orders over A$300
ship free worldwide
C1882
“Fire!”
Fabulous, detailed engraving of an early horse drawn fire wagon racing to a fire in London. From the original edition of the Illustrated London News.
$A 275
S/N: ILN-FIRE-822640641–389551
(F37)
Free Shipping
See Shipping page for Terms & Conditions
Details
Full Title:
“Fire!”
Date:
C1882
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
475mm
x 318mm
Paper Size:
555mm
x 378mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1882
Description:
Fabulous, detailed engraving of an early horse drawn fire wagon racing to a fire in London.
From the original edition of the Illustrated London News.
Richard Caton Woodville (1856 - 1927)
Son of an American painter but born in London, Woodville was educated in Russia and Germany and studied art in Dusseldorf and Paris. He worked for The Illustrated London News where he developed a reputation as a talended reporter and illustrator. He covered several military campaigns including the Russo-Turkey War (1878), the Egyption Rebellion (1882), the Boer War (1899 - 1902) and the First World War (1914-18)
