Copperplate

Cambridge - Caius College Chapel Interior. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Cambridge - Corpus Christi College - The Old Court. In 1860 a new edition of Le Keux's Memorials of Cambridge was published. As well as the original Le Keux steel engravings, the work contained 9 new etchings by R.H. Farren, a local artist of note who worked in oils and etched. This example of Farren's work shows the old court of Corpus Christi.

Cambridge - Entrance Gateway to Jesus College. Uncoloured wood block print with a few lines of text below.

Cambridge - The School of Pythagoras (now part of St. John's College). Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows the School of Pythagoras, the oldest surviving secular building in Cambridge, dating from c1200. At the time this print was taken it served as a granary and as Mr. Bosworth's Boarding school. Today it is part of St. John's College, and houses the college archives. The print was engraved by Joseph Skelton.

Cambridge - Cam improvements at St. John's. Uncoloured engraving from the issue dated 27/5/1869.

Cambridge - Hall of King's College. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Cambridge - Hall of Pembroke College. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Cambridge - Trinity College Avenue. Picturesque Europe was a serialised patwork, designed as a showcase for steel and wood engravings after and by significant artists of the day. The 60 parts were published monthly from 1875 to 1880.When sets of parts were completed, they were also sold as complete volumes, building to a full 5-volume set, 2 volumes of which were devoted to the British Isles.This wood-cut print shows the approach to Trinity College from the Backs and Queen's Road, and appeared in part part 19 of the work in 1776/7. It was engraved by J.W. Whymper after a drawing by W.H.J. Boot.

Cambridge - Trinity Hall Old Library . Uncoloured etching.

Cambridge - The Senate House Interior. Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows the interior of the Senate House, and was engraved by Joseph Skelton. It is accompanied by the original associated text from the work.

Cambridge - Barnwell Church Interior. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Cambridge - St Botolphe's Church Interior. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Cambridge - Church of the Holy Sepulchre (the Round Church). Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows The Church of the Holy Sepulchre - better known as the Round Church - and was engraved by Elizabeth Byrne. It is accompanied by the original associated text from the work.

Cambridge- Great St. Mary's Church Exterior. Uncoloured steel engraving. A few light brown spots to the white margins, which would be hidden by a mount.

Cambridge - St. Michael's Church Exterior. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Cambridge - St. Sepulchre's Church Interior. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Cambridge Castle. Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows Cambridge Castle, and was engraved by Joseph Skelton. It is accompanied by the original associated text from the work.

Cambridgeshire - Camps Castle. Uncoloured copper engraving.

Caius College, Cambridge - The Gate of Honour. Picturesque Europe was a serialised patwork, designed as a showcase for steel and wood engravings after and by significant artists of the day. The 60 parts were published monthly from 1875 to 1880.When sets of parts were completed, they were also sold as complete volumes, building to a full 5-volume set, 2 volumes of which were devoted to the British Isles.This wood-cut print shows the Gate of Honour at Caius College with the Senate House and Old Scholls in the background, and appeared in part part 20 of the work in 1776/7. It was engraved by J.W. Whymper.

Caius College from the Fellows' Garden. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Christs College. Uncoloured copperplate engraving by G. Greig, who engraved many of the plates for Dyer's History, published in 1814 by Longmans.

Clare Hall from the Gardens. Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows the rear elevation of Clare College facing the river Cam, and was engraved by Elizabeth Byrne. It is accompanied by the original associated text from the work.

Corpus Christi College . Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows the court of Corpus Christi College and was engraved by Elizabeth Byrne. It is accompanied by the original associated text from the work.

Emmanuel College Frontage. Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows the frontage of Emmanuel College and was engraved by Elizabeth Byrne. It is accompanied by the original associated text from the work.

Jesus College - The Entrance Gateway. Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows the entrance gateway to Jesus College from Jesus Lane, and was engraved by Elizabeth Byrne. It is accompanied by the original associated text from the work.

St. John's College Main Gateway. Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows the entrance gate to St. John's College, and was engraved by Elizabeth Byrne. It is accompanied by the original associated text from the work.

St. John's College - The New Buildings. Uncoloured steel engraving.

St. John's College Second Court. Uncoloured steel engraving.

King's College Chapel, the Old Schools and the Senate House. Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows King's College Chapel, The Old Schools (then the Public Library) and the Senate House, all taken from King's Parade. It was engraved by Elizabeth Byrne.

King's College from Clare Hall Piece (The Backs). Uncoloured steel engraving.

Pembroke College Frontage from Trumpington Street. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Queen's College Second Court. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Queen's College - Interior of the Hall. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Trinity College Great Court. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Trinity College - The Wren Library. Uncoloured steel engraving. A waterstain to the top-right white margin, which could be hidden by a mount.

Trinity College from St John's old bridge over the Cam. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Trinity College - Statue of Sir Isaac Newton. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Trinity College - Interior of the Hall. Uncoloured steel engraving.

Trinity Hall - Main Courtyard. Richard Harraden was born in London in 1756, where he worked as an artist before moving to Cambridge in 1798. Together with his son, Richard Bankes Harraden, he established a shop on King's Parade, from where they produced, sold and published prints and original works in oil and watercolour, targetting the University and tourist markets. Cantabrigia Depicta, first published in 1810, was a collection of 34 prints of Cambridge Colleges and other buildings of note, with associated descriptive text on each and a map of the city. The line engravings were based on original drawings by Harraden junior, and were performed by the sisters Lettitia and Elizabeth Byrne and Joseph Skelton. There were several later re-issues of the work. This print, from the first edition of 1810, shows Trinity Hall's Main court and was engraved by Elizabeth Byrne. It is accompanied by the original associated text from the work.

Caius College - The Gate of Honour. The Charm of Cambridge was published as a folio volume in 1927 by A.& C. Black. The work was designed as a showcase for the pencil drawings of W.G. Blackhall which were reproduced in 24 plates, each accompanied by brief text by S.C. Roberts. In this example the original black and white plate has been enhanced by the addition of subtle hand-painted watercolour to achieve a pleasing result.

Corpus Christi College - A Corner of the Old Court. The Charm of Cambridge was published as a folio volume in 1927 by A.& C. Black. The work was designed as a showcase for the pencil drawings of W.G. Blackhall which were reproduced in 24 plates, each accompanied by brief text by S.C. Roberts. In this example the original black and white plate has been enhanced by the addition of subtle hand-painted watercolour to achieve a pleasing result.

King's College - The West End of the Chapel. The Charm of Cambridge was published as a folio volume in 1927 by A.& C. Black. The work was designed as a showcase for the pencil drawings of W.G. Blackhall which were reproduced in 24 plates, each accompanied by brief text by S.C. Roberts. In this example the original black and white plate has been enhanced by the addition of subtle hand-painted watercolour to achieve a pleasing result.

King's College - Interior of the Chapel. The Charm of Cambridge was published as a folio volume in 1927 by A.& C. Black. The work was designed as a showcase for the pencil drawings of W.G. Blackhall which were reproduced in 24 plates, each accompanied by brief text by S.C. Roberts. In this example the original black and white plate has been enhanced by the addition of subtle hand-painted watercolour to achieve a pleasing result.

Pembroke College - The frontage from Trumpigton St.. The Charm of Cambridge was published as a folio volume in 1927 by A.& C. Black. The work was designed as a showcase for the pencil drawings of W.G. Blackhall which were reproduced in 24 plates, each accompanied by brief text by S.C. Roberts. In this example the original black and white plate has been enhanced by the addition of subtle hand-painted watercolour to achieve a pleasing result.

Queens' College - The Mathematical Bridge. The Charm of Cambridge was published as a folio volume in 1927 by A.& C. Black. The work was designed as a showcase for the pencil drawings of W.G. Blackhall which were reproduced in 24 plates, each accompanied by brief text by S.C. Roberts. In this example the original black and white plate has been enhanced by the addition of subtle hand-painted watercolour to achieve a pleasing result.

Trinity College - Interior of the Hall. The Charm of Cambridge was published as a folio volume in 1927 by A.& C. Black. The work was designed as a showcase for the pencil drawings of W.G. Blackhall which were reproduced in 24 plates, each accompanied by brief text by S.C. Roberts. In this example the original black and white plate has been enhanced by the addition of subtle hand-painted watercolour to achieve a pleasing result.

Trinity College -The Great Court. The Charm of Cambridge was published as a folio volume in 1927 by A.& C. Black. The work was designed as a showcase for the pencil drawings of W.G. Blackhall which were reproduced in 24 plates, each accompanied by brief text by S.C. Roberts. In this example the original black and white plate has been enhanced by the addition of subtle hand-painted watercolour to achieve a pleasing result.

Cambridge - Great St. Mary's Church. The Charm of Cambridge was published as a folio volume in 1927 by A.& C. Black. The work was designed as a showcase for the pencil drawings of W.G. Blackhall which were reproduced in 24 plates, each accompanied by brief text by S.C. Roberts. In this example the original black and white plate has been enhanced by the addition of subtle hand-painted watercolour to achieve a pleasing result.

Jesus College from the Close. Rudolph Ackermann was a German émigré who moved to London in 1795 and set up a print shop in the Strand. He subsequently moved into publishing, employing some of the most gifted artists and engravers of his day to produce a variety of works of high quality. His History of Cambridge University, published in 1815 was such a work - an expensive luxury item in 2 volumes containing up to 96 plates. These are today much sought after by Cambridge alumni, especially the 26 aquatint prints of college exteriors. This example, in original hand colour, shows part of Jesus College viewed from the vicinity of modern Victoria Road. It is supplied ready mounted. A few light brown spots.