Henry Alken - British Sports by Henry Alken -
Henry Alken - British Sports . A selection from National Sports of Great Britain - Bath, Kingsmead Reprints, st edition - 15 pp. - Softcover; Portfolio, loose-leaf - Dimensions: Total: cm - prints: cm.Condition: Plates: Good - foxing along the edges and light spots on some passe-partouts - Cover: paper cover with strong signs of wear and spots - small tears taped - cover reinforced with non-acid-free cardboard (that’s why is has foxing on the edges).More info: Each plate is preceded by a page describing the work. It has the same dimensions as the plate. Ideal for framing with double passe-partout.Henry Thomas Alken () was especially known as a caricaturist, engraver and illustrator of sports magazines during his career. The prints in this lot were made by him at the age of ).Henry Alken is famous for his talent to display movement, excitement and humour in his sport prints.The prints have been engraved by I. Clark (c. ) a Scottish etcher, aquatinter and painter who worked in London.Edward Duncan () was an English master-painter and skilled aquatinter.A beautiful item for library, hunting room or hallway.Shipping: Carefully packaged and insured.(total of 7 plates in 1 portfolio) Read More