The Meeting of the Royal British Bowmen in the grounds of Erddig, Denbighshire, 1822 (after John Townshend after William Henry Timms)
William James Bennett (London 1787 - New York 1844)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1822
Materials
Glass, giltwood and paper
Measurements
170 x 260 mm
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149560
Summary
Print, engraving, The Meeting of the Royal British Bowmen in the grounds of Erddig, Denbighshire (after John Townshend after William Henry Timms)) by William James Bennett (London 1787 - New York 1844). Published as the Act directs. Coloured from the original drawing by W.H.Timms . The event held 'in the Grounds of Erthig, Denbighshire, the Seat of Simon Yorke Esq, on Sept 13th 1822'. Dedicated to the Society by 'One of its Members.'
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
'Gen Yorke on bench, Simon Yorke on ground, Anna Townshend Lady patroness' (on reverse)
Makers and roles
William James Bennett (London 1787 - New York 1844), engraver (printmaker) John. Townshend (1791-1862), artist William Henry Timms (1792-c.1824)), engraver (printmaker)