COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1310933
Reference Number:
Spencer 10902.1.1
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
The North front of the monument of King Sebert
Alternative Image Title:
Plate 32
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 32
Description:
A monochrome shaded drawing of a bench shaped monument. It features two kings. In the top right corner is printed: 'Vol II. Plate XXXI.' At centre top is printed: 'Plate IV'. The title below the image says: 'The North front of the monument of King Sebert on the South 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
Sub-Category:
Bookplates
Medium:
Ink
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
England: London
Time Period Covered:
18th Century CE
Places Covered:
England: London: Westminster
People Covered:
Henry III, King of England, 1207-1272
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 North front of the monument of King Sebert
