The Mechanics Lecture Hall, Derby (after Samuel A. Rayner)
Robert Moseley (ca.1781-1856)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1859
Materials
paper
Measurements
470 x 530 mm
Place of origin
Derby
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286134
Summary
Print, lithograph, The Mechanics Lecture Hall, Derby (after Samuel A. Rayner) byR obert Moseley (ca.1781-1856) . A 19th century lithograph of 'The Mechanics Lecture Hall Derby', taken during the first exhibition in 1859. Drawn by Rayner, the scene shows a long room with many different objects un cases. An inscription underneath reads, 'To the Patron President and vice President of Derby Mechanics Institute. This plate is with permission inscribed by their most humble servant Robert Moseley, publisher for the artist'. Small margin.
Marks and inscriptions
THE MECHANICS LECTURE HALL DERBY/To the Patron President and vice President of Derby Mechanics Institute. This plate is with permission inscribed by their most humble servant Robert Moseley, publisher for the artist (printed under image)
Makers and roles
Robert Moseley (ca.1781-1856), engraver and publisher Samuel A. Rayner (b. Colnbrook fl.1821 – Windsor 1874), artist