Antique Archibald Thorburn 'Grouse Drive' Hand-Coloured Photogravure Engraving Print, Framed
Print from the 1800s. Frame circa 1970s.
Small hand-coloured antique tonal black and white print from a photogravure engraving, mounted and framed (vintage), and ready to hang.
Moorland and stream landscape scene of with a flock of grouse flying. Integral off-white border with credits and title as follows: 'Drawn by A. Thorburn, Grouse Drive, Swan Electric Engraving Co.' to bottom border, and printed signature Archibald Thorburn on the picture. The print quality is beautiful, typical of the photogravure process which has the look of a real drawing. Lovely muted colouring.
Frame Details:
Slate green board overlay mount. Narrow wooden frame edges, finished in black with silver colour fine beading to inner/outer edges. Glass to front. Board back on frame with tabbed and taped edges. Metal tab for hanging. Some of the fittings are newer.
Size:
External size, including frame, approx 12 6/10 x 10 6/10 inches, 32cm x 27cm.
Size of visible print and borders/title (the mount aperture size) approx 7 1/10 x 5 1/10 inches, 18cm x 12.8cm. Horizontal.
Condition Notes:
Print/artwork excellent. A few tiny marks on the glass. Slight wear and marks to frame edges/sides. Rest of frame excellent.
Additional Information:
Vintage and antique items are pre-owned and therefore have varying amounts of wear, usage and signs of age. Please see individual listings for details, condition and pictures. Thank you.
Seller and item location/dispatches from: United Kingdom.
Dispatches to: United Kingdom only.
UK Postage and Packing included in the price.