Fountains Abbey. Chapter House from the Quadrangle
by or after John Wykeham Archer (Newcastle 1808-1864)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1832
Materials
Paper
Measurements
33.5 x 49.5 cm
Place of origin
Newcastle upon Tyne
Collection
Fountains and Studley Royal, North Yorkshire
NT 530996
Summary
Fountains Abbey. Chapter House from the Quadrangle. One of a series of etchings by J. Archer after prints by J.W. Carmichael. Published by R. Metcalfe, Ripon and J. W. Carmichael, Newcastle, 1832. A view of the cloister, looking towards the three arched openings into the Chapter House in which there are a number of visitors. In the foreground centre right, two women in aprons and caps appear to be working. Three visitors can be seen approaching the Chapter House from the direction of the Church.
Makers and roles
by or after John Wykeham Archer (Newcastle 1808-1864), etcher