Print Description
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 28.7 x 11 cm (11.3 x 4.33 inch). Image size: 26.2 x 7.2 cm. (10.31 x 2.83 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Well-preserved engraving with minor toning and light handling marks. Strong contrast and sharp detail. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
ROTTERDAM, MAAS RIVER, DUTCH CITYSCAPES, 18TH-CENTURY MARITIME TRADE, LAURENSKERK, JOHN JUNE, BRITISH ENGRAVERS, DUTCH PORTS, HISTORICAL CITY VIEWS, MARITIME HISTORY | PCO-E20-38
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Published in London, likely by Robert Sayer, mid-18th century.
Biography engraver: John June (fl. 1740-1770) was an English engraver, known for his bold and detailed city views, maritime scenes, and book illustrations. He frequently collaborated with London publisher Robert Sayer and engraved views of cities, hunting scenes, and Lord Mayor’s Day processions. His notable works include “View of Cheapside on Lord Mayor’s Day” (1761) and “The Farm Yard.” He engraved both his own drawings and those of John Collett. His style is recognized for its strong lines and well-balanced compositions.
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