Description
Original Aquatint, Rev. Cooper Williams & J. C. Stadler, 1798 - 'The Castle and Town of Ishia' from 'A Voyage up the Mediterranean in His Majesty's Ship The Swiftsure'
Double Mounted ready for framing on soft white card and matching backing card with cellophane protective wrapping
Overall size of the mount measures approx. 14" x 11", visible picture opening is approx. 9" x 7"
In very good condition, there is toning to the paper as to be expected, but no foxing or staining
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About the Artists
The Rev. Cooper Willyams (June 1762 – 17 July 1816) was a clergyman and a British artist.
Willyams became chaplain to John Jervis, Earl St Vincent in 1797 and the following year chaplain of HMS Swiftsure captained by Benjamin Hallowell Carew, of Nelson's squadron. Swiftsure was at the Battle of the Nile and Willyams published an account with illustrations.
Joseph Constantine Stadler, British painter and aquatint engraver of German origin active in London in 1780-1812.