Wales Illustrated (C. 1830) Antique, unmounted, Engraving/Print

A Genuine Antique 175 year old Print from the well known artist - Henry Gastineau (1791-1876)

We have all of the 224 engravings available from the Wales Illustrated in a Series of Views (2 vols., 1830­31), published in the 1830s by Jones & Co. Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square, London.
The prints in the Wales Illustrated book are extensive; they cover a wide range of views in Wales and meet a high standard. The picturesque scenery within Wales is conveyed as well as the many castles, churches and other buildings of interest. The people in various parts of the country are expressed within their surroundings showing their way of life, therefore, their culture.

HENRY GASTINEAU (1791-1876) was a topographer and landscape artist. He trained as an engraver and then studied at the Royal Academy Schools, after which he travelled extensively in Great Britain painting the scenery as he went. He was elected Associate to the Old Watercolour Society (AOWS) in 1821 and became a full member (OWS) in 1823. From 1827, Gastineau worked in Camberwell as a drawing master, where he died on January 17th 1876. Engravers such as T. Barber, H. Jorden, H. Lacey and F.R. Hay, produced the steel engravings (a process which became very popular during the nineteenth century) for the Wales Illustrated book which was published by Jones & Co. Temple of the Muses, Finsbury Square, London. Henry Gastineau's interpretation of the landscape was romantic and sublime; concentrating on the wild and romantic scenery of rocks, cataracts and rushing streams.

The size of the actual engraved area is approx. 140mm * 80mm (5.5" * 3.5") and is shipped, unmounted, in a cardboard backed secure flat package. This print is in great condition considering it's age and it has not been cleaned or touched up so light marginal staining and slight foxing has to be expected.