COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1310931
Reference Number:
Spencer 10902.1.1
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
The figure of Aveline Countess of Lancaster, cumbent on her monument
Parent Work Title:
An Account of Some Ancient Monuments in Westminster Abbey
Creator:
Ayloffe, Joseph, Sir, 1709-1781
Creator Role:
Author
Creator:
Basire, James, 1730-1802
Creator Role:
Engraver
Date Created:
1780
Publication Details:
London: printed by J. Nichols
Volume:
2
Page/Sheet:
Plate 30
Description:
A monochrome tall shaded drawing of a statue of a woman. There are two angels at her head and two dogs at her feet. Her hands are clasped in prayer. In the top right corner is printed: 'Vol II. Plate XXX.' At centre top is printed: 'Plate II'. The title below the image says: 'The figure of Aveline Countess of Lancaster, cumbent on her monument on the North side of the Altar in Westminster Abbey. Below the frame is printed: 'Sumptibus Societatis Antiquar Londini' then 'Published as the Act directs, April 23, 1780'. Finally in the bottom right corner is printed: 'J Basire del et Sc.'.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Language:
English
Subject:
Architecture
Subject:
Tombs
Category of Material:
Printed
Technique Used:
Engraving (printing process)
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
England: London
Time Period Covered:
18th Century CE
Places Covered:
England: London: Westminster
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Provenance:
Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758-1834, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2013-05-20
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2013-06
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
The figure of Aveline Countess of Lancaster, cumbent on her monument
