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The Tapestry of Bayeux. Pl.VIII

Ref: P/16373 < >

Physical Attributes
Technique: Aquatint
Colour: Original colour
Dimensions: 460 x 670 mm

Location
Country: France
Departement / Calvados (14)
Location: Bayeux

Production
Engraver: Isaac Basire
Date: 1819

Galleries
Print Series: Basire's Bayeux Tapestry

Bibliographic References

In 1816 the Society of Antiquaries of London commissioned its historical draughtsman, Charles Stothard to make an accurate coloured facsimile of the tapestry. His drawings were subsequently engraved by James Basire Junior and published by the Society in 1819–23 as a series of large format aquatints. These provide a valuable record of the tapestry as it was before 19th-century restoration.




Antique Aquatint - "The Tapestry of Bayeux. Pl.VIII" by J Basire published 1819.