Edward Jones

The Norman Staircase, Canterbury Cathedral

Edward Jones - The Norman Staircase, Canterbury Cathedral: This original early nineteenth century pen and ink drawing was created by Edward Jones in May, 1833. It is drawn on thick, early nineteenth century watercolour paper and is signed, titled and dated by the artist in pen along the lower margin. This British architectural drawing depicts one of the oldest remaining structures of Canterbury Cathedral, the staircase now known as 'The Norman Staircase'. It is a fine, original example of early 19h century British topographical art by the Irish/English artist, Edward Jones.

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Original Pen & Ink Drawing by the British artist, Edward Jones

The Norman Staircase, Canterbury Cathedral

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Title:	The Norman Staircase, Canterbury Cathedral
Artist:	Jones, Edward (Dublin, 1775 - 1862)
Date:	May 1833
Medium:	Original Pen & Ink Drawing
Note:	Edward Jones: An Irish painter, watercolourist and miniature artist, Edward Jones studied at the Dublin Society Schools. His first formal works of art were exhibited in that city in 1800. During the following thirty years Edward Jones built a considerable reputation in his native country as a painter of portraits and miniatures, and for a time, held the post of Secretary of the Hibernian Society of Artists. By 1830, however, Jones had relocated in London and turned his talents to depictions of landscapes and architectural studies. During the 1830's and 1840's he travelled throughout Europe, as drawings and watercolours of scenes in various parts of England, France, Spain and Italy bear his name. His finely crafted art was well received and he began to exhibit with the British Institute in 1839. Upon his retirement (c. 1850), Edward Jones returned to Dublin.
	The drawings of Edward Jones are notable for both their accuracy and for their renderings. Usually, Edward Jones would initially create his compositions in pen and ink and then would build up areas of light and shade with layers of wash. His drawings were always carefully conceived and quite small in size. Only the completed studies (such as this original example of Canterbury) were titled, dated and signed.
	This arcitectural drawing depicts one of the oldest remaining structures of Canterbury Cathedral. By the year 1070 the Cathedral was completely rebuilt by the Normans, due to a major fire. A staircase (now known as "The Norman Staircase") and parts of the North Wall, in the area of the North West transept, are all that remain from that building.
Size:	4 3/4 X 6 3/4 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
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Buy Now	Price: $495.00 US
Condition:	Drawn on thick, early nineteenth century watercolour paper and with full margins as created by Edward Jones in May, 1833. Signed, titled and dated by the artist in pen along the lower margin. This is a beautiful drawing of the staircase of Canterbury Cathedral and is in excellent condition throughout without a trace of foxing or light staining. Altogether, Canterbury represents a prime, original example of early nineteenth century British topographical art by a well recorded Irish artist.
Subject:	Edward Jones, The Norman Staircase, Canterbury Cathedral, Original pen and ink drawing , early nineteenth century Irish/English artist, Hibernian Society of Artists.
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