1831 St. Katharine’s Docks Engraving H. Jorden & Thomas Shepherd England 6.5x4.5
$ 68.12
Description
This is a small, yet impressive engraving by Henry Jorden (plate 158), based on a drawing by Thomas Shepherd. It was published in 1831 by Jones & Co of London, England. The area inside the matting measures approx 6.5 in x 4.5 in. The engraving is in excellent condition with strong colors and no fading or other issues. Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793-1864) was a British topographical watercolour artist known for his detailed architectural paintings. Born in France, he moved to England with his family and settled near City Road in London. Shepherd often collaborated with his older brother, George Sidney Shepherd, on various artistic projects. Shepherd gained recognition for his work depicting modern, fashionable cities. He was commissioned by Jones & Co. to create a series of views of London's newest buildings, streets, and squares for the publication "Metropolitan Improvements" (1827). This success led to similar projects for other cities, including Edinburgh and Bath. H. Jorden was an engraver who worked in England during the early 19th century. He is known for his collaborations with Jones & Co., a prominent publisher at the time and created this notable 1831 work titled "St. Katharine's Docks, from the Basin". This engraving was part of a series depicting various topographical views of London. The docks themselves were designed by Thomas Telford and constructed between 1827-1828. Although the surrounding buildings are now modern, the docks remain in use for leisure craft. Jones & Co. was a prominent bookseller and publisher located at Finsbury Square in London. They took over the Temple of the Muses bookstore from James Lackington in the early 19th century. The Temple of the Muses was famous for its vast collection of books and affordable prices, and it was also the place where the first edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was published in 1818. Jones & Co. continued the legacy of the Temple of the Muses, publishing various works and contributing to the literary culture of the time. The bookstore operated until it burned down in 1841.
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