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Detail from inside Bath Abbey 1798

Detail from inside Bath Abbey 1798

Image Reference: 15589
Artist/Photographer: Carter, John; Basire, James
Image Date: 1798
Measurements: 54 x 32 cm
Medium: print
Collection: Scrapbooks
Library Reference: Illustrations of Bath & Its Vicinity, p.120
Images of Bath ref.: 1088
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: Plate VII from "Some Account of the Abbey Church of Bath. Illustrative of the Plans, Elevations and Sections of that Building" by John Carter, 1798. Showing the entry arch to the vestry on the south side of the choir in elevation. Engraved by James Basire 1730-1802 apprenticed to William Blake for 7 years from 1772. From Drawings made by Mr. John Carter 1748-1817, an early pioneer of scholarly studies of Gothic architecture. Published by the Society of Antiquaries of London, 23rd April 1798.
From a restricted access giant volume of prints in excellent condition. Bookplate inside cover Ex Libris Frederici Shum F.S.A.

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