1906 Color Print Birket Foster Rouen France Cathedral Haute Normandie XAT7

This is an original 1906 color print of the marketplace of Rouen which is a city in the Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy) region of northern France. The famous Rouen Cathedral's towers can be seen in the distance.

The original artwork in this print was created by Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899). Foster was an English watercolor artist and illustrator. He was born in North Shields, England, to a Quaker family. Foster was apprenticed to a wood engraver named Ebenezer Landells in London and worked as an illustrator for books and periodicals. He is also known for his landscapes which he painted as he traveled throughout Europe.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 7.5 inches; 14 x 19 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Foster, Myles Birket (Birkett). Artist initials in print - bottom left of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Spire, Steeple, Church, Marketplace, Square, Horse, Wagon, Cart, Merchant, Vendor

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