James Basire & Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
The Chancel of Chatham Church, Kent

Engraving
48 x 33 cm

This engraving was originally published by the Society of Antiquaries of London, an organisation dedicated to studying and preserving historical monuments. The society commissioned a series of architectural engravings by James Basire, this one based on a drawing the English painter and illustrator Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie. In doing so, the Antiquaries hoped to preserve and disseminate knowledge of England’s architectural heritage.

This engraving depicts the Chancel of Chatham Church, Kent, ‘as it appeared the 13th March 1788.’ Across three figures, Schnebbelie depicts the dismantling of the church, illustrating the ornate finds uncovered by the workers and their pickaxes.

Condition: Generally very good.

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