Sir Frank Short, R.A., P.R.E. 1857-1945.
St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol (from the water-colour drawing by John Sell Cotman, 1782-1842). 1888. Etching. Hardie 53. 6 7/8 x 9 7/16 (sheet 9 5/16x 13 5/8). A rich impression with tonal wiping, printed on cream wove paper. As published The Portfolio volume xix, 1888. Signed 'S' on the shield. $125.
St. Mary Redcliffe Church was described as 'the fairest, the goodliest & most famous Parish church in England' by Queen Elizabeth I in 1574.
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