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A Bas-Relief Depicting Bacchus and Silenus by Burnett & Williaim Alexander

A Bas-Relief Depicting Bacchus and Silenus Received by Icarus

Burnett's original engraving and etching is based upon a design of ancient Greek and Roman antiquities created by William Alexander. A Bas-Relief Depicting Bacchus and Silenus Received by Icarus hails from the Ancient Marbles in the British Museum. It is printed on watermarked Whatman '1808' wove paper and with full margins as published by the British Museum in 1814.
 
Title: A Bas-Relief Depicting Bacchus and Silenus Received by Icarus
Engraver: Burnett (British, Active, 19th century)
Designer: Alexander, Williaim (Maidstone, 1767 - London, 1816)
Date: 1814
Medium: Original Engraving & Etching
Publisher: The British Museum, London
Source: Ancient Marbles in the British Museum
Note: William Alexander: A versatile and important late eighteenth and early nineteenth century artist, William Alexander studied under W. Pars and J. C. Ibbetson before entering the Royal Acedemy Schools. Alexander's first great engravings date from 1792 to 1794, when he accompanied the Earl of Macartney's expedition to China. His brilliant views of the dress and manners of the Chinese gave Alexander a strong reputation as a travelling draughtsman and in the following years he published and engraved such sets as, The Costumes of the Russian Empire (1803), Picturesque Representations of the Austrians (1813), and Picturesque Representations of the Turks (1814).
  Apart from his topographical art, however, William Alexander’s talents as a fine and accurate artist of architectural antiquities were making their mark. While assuming the post of Professor of Drawing at the Military College, Great Marlow, Alexander created an important series of engravings under the title of, Engravings from the Egyptian Antiquities in the British Museum (1805). This led to his appointment as the Keeper of Prints and Drawings at the British Museum in 1808, a position Alexander held until his death in 1816. During this period of eight years, Alexander dedicated most of his energies to highly exceptional drawings of ancient Greek and Roman antiquities. These drawings were then engraved, under Alexander's guidance, And published in parts.
  The engraving of William Alexander's designs for ancient Greek and Roman antiquities was entrusted to such noteworthy artists as Charles Armstrong, J. C. Bromley, Burnett, William Skelton and Luigi Schiavonetti. These early nineteenth century engravings stand as a highpoint of architectural art. Apart from their delicate artistry, Alexander utilized large spaced to make the designs stand out in their clarity. In total, the British Museum published about 100 engravings in this format during the eight year span. They represent some of the finest engravings of architectural antiquities one can find.
Size: 9 3/4 X 12 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
  Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Buy Now Price: $195.00 US
Condition: A Bas-Relief Depicting Bacchus and Silenus Received by Icarus is printed on watermarked Whatman '1808' wove paper and with full margins as published by the British Museum in the date above stated. A superb, early impression with a clearly defined plate-mark. Excellent condition throughout. This original, early nineteenth century engraving stands as a strong example of the famous British Museum series.
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Original Engraving & Etching by Burnett based upon a design by Williaim Alexander.

A Bas-Relief Depicting Bacchus and Silenus Received by Icarus Engraving and Etching Burnett designed by William Alexander
A Bas-Relief Depicting Bacchus and Silenus Received by Icarus

View other original works of art published for the Ancient Marbles in the British Museum.

Ancient Marbles in the British Museum
# Title & Engraver and Designer Medium Date  
01- A Bas-Relief Depicting Bacchus and Silenus Received by Icarus engraved by Burnett and designed by William Alexander Original Engraving & Etching 1810  
02.- The Temple of Apollo Epicurius, on The Plains of Messinia engraved by William James Bennett and designed by J. Foster Original Aquatint 1819 Sold
03.- Two Ancient Terra Cottas engraved by William Skelton and designed by William Alexander Original Engraving & Etching 1810  

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