Lime Tree, Pitchford Hall, Shrewsbury
William Cowen (Rotherham 1791 - 1864)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1839
Materials
Lithograph on paper, maple and glass
Measurements
405 x 485 mm
Collection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 608056
Summary
Print, lithograph, Lime Tree, Pitchford Hall, Shrewsbury by William Cowen (Rotherham 1797 – 1860). Dated 1839, of a pen and black ink drawing of the eighteenth century tree house, built in the old lime tree at Pitchford Hall, near Shrewsbury. The hall and other local buildings visible in the distance. Glazed, gilt slip in wide moulded maple frame. Formerly ATT/P/245.
Provenance
Pitchford Hall collection. Purchased by the National Trust at the Christie's sale of the contents of Pitchford Hall, 28-29th September 1992, lot no.743.
Marks and inscriptions
450 (in ink, circular paper label on reverse)
Makers and roles
William Cowen (Rotherham 1791 - 1864), publisher