A View of the Remains of South Osney from the East, taken in the Year 1720. / A View of the Remains of South Osney from the West, taken in the Year 1720.

Method Copper engraving
Artist Michael Burghers
Published c. 1720
Dimensions Image 172 x 241 mm, Plate 180 x 247 mm, Sheet 231 x 335 mm
Notes A rare view of the buildings in Osney in 1720 by Michael Burghers. The buildings depicted are the medieval oast houses, a modern dwelling the Abbey Mill, and remains of the old bridge.

Michael Burghers (1653-1727) was an engraver. Born in Amsterdam, Burghers emigrated to England soon after 1672. He worked in Oxford, initially as Loggan's assistant from 1673, and was appointed University engraver after Loggan's death in 1692.

Condition: Diagonal crease just affecting the upper right corner of the image. Diagonal crease in upper left margin not affecting the image. Light foxing in the left margin not affecting the image.
Framing unmounted
Price £150.00
Stock ID 35322

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