[Edward COOKE] Oyster Boats at Billingsgate

Description

A view of several closely moored oyster fishing boats in the river Thames in Billingsgate, London. One of the boats is identified as a Peter boat (Peterboat), another as a Hatch boat.

Engraving, chine-collée on wove paper.
Sheet size: 36,5 x 26,2 cm. Image size: 20,6 x 16 cm.

Signed in the plate.

Made by ‘Edward William Cooke’ after own design. Edward William Cooke (1811-1880) was an English landscape and marine painter and gardener. He was a skilled draughtsman and engraver, who displayed a preference for marine subjects. His uncle, William Bernard Cooke was also a noted line engraver.

Condition: Very good, given age. Some tiny stains and soiling in the margin edges. Remains of attachment to carrier in the top margin rear. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

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