Description
Hand-colored aquatint, “This View of Her Majesty’s Steam Frigate Cyclops, off Spithead, under Admiralty Orders,” engraved by Henry A. Papprill after W. A. Knell and published by Ackermann & Co., 96 Strand, London. The long lower caption includes the dedication to Sir Wm. Symonds, the Ackermann anchor roundel, and printed particulars for Cyclops (length, guns, horsepower). Lively small boat at left foreground; paddle wheels and auxiliary sail set-an iconic image of the Royal Navy’s early steam era.
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Publisher/credits: Ackermann & Co.; H. Papprill sculp. after W. A. Knell
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Imprint/date (as printed): {enter exactly from your sheet-e.g., Published March 2nd 1840 or Published 1857}
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Approx. size: plate for this issue is typically about 19½ × 26 in. (measure your plate and sheet)
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Condition (please view all photos): overall age toning and mat burn; scattered handling/foxing; vertical surface abrasion/skin in a sail; colors remain good; laid down to old backing with tide-lines/water staining on verso. Presents well and priced with condition in mind.
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Notes: Desirable Ackermann marine print; frames handsomely and remains a strong example of Papprill after Knell.
Shipping
Item will be loosely rolled for shipping, packed in archival materials, and fully insured. I combine shipping on multiple purchases.
