1906 Print Myles Birket Foster Newcastle Upon Tyne England Sailboat River XAT7

This is an original 1906 black and white halftone print of Newcastle upon Tyne which is a city located in northeast England. The original sketch in this print was created by Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899) who 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. No creases. Light pencil marking. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 5.5 inches; 17 x 14 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). There is no visible artist signature.

Keywords specific to this image: Church, Spire, Steeple, Cityscape, Port, United Kingdom, Great Britain

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