Kingston upon Hull

Method Aquatint
Artist Thomas Malton
Published Publish'd by T. Malton. No. 34 Rathbone Place Nov. 1st 1780.
Dimensions Image 328 x 477 mm, Plate 367 x 502 mm, Sheet 417 x 558 mm.
Notes A fantastic 18th century view of Kingston upon Hull (Hull) Market Place, featuring the 'King William' statue, the Lamb pub on the left (now The King William) and the Cross Keys on the right. Soldiers and figures in the foreground with a horse drawn cart. The clock tower of Holy Trinity church on the left.

Thomas Malton (1748 - 1804) was an English printmaker and draughtsman. He came from an artistic family for both his father, and his brother James were accomplished architects and architectural draughtsmen. Malton gave drawing lessons from his London flat in Conduit Street between 1783 and 1789. He is known to have taught Thomas Girtin and Joseph Mallord William Turner amongst other pupils.

Condition: Light stain from previous framing to left centre of image, small professional repairs to right half of image.
Framing unmounted
Price £475.00
Stock ID 34096

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