The Meeting of the Royal British Bowmen in the grounds of Erddig, Denbighshire (after John Townshend after William Henry Timms)
William James Bennett (London 1787 - New York 1844)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1823
Materials
Paper, wood and glass
Measurements
350 mm (H); 440 mm (W)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149779
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.' Also ERD/D/531 and ERD/D/180
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Verso: 'Seat of Simon Yorke Esq, on Sept 13th 1822, is respectfully dedicated to that society, by one of its members'
Makers and roles
William James Bennett (London 1787 - New York 1844), engraver John. Townshend (1791-1862), artist William Henry Timms (1792-c.1824)), artist