James Basire & Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
Wainflete School, Lincolnshire

Engraving
50 x 32 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 by Robert Schnebbelie. In doing so, the Antiquaries hoped to preserve and disseminate knowledge of England’s architectural heritage.

This engraving depicts a north-westerly view of a school in Wainflete, Lincolnshire. It is likely that the building pictured illustrates the Magdalen College School, opened in 1484 by William Patten of Wainlete as a feeder school for Magdalen College, which he founded in 1458. The engraving showcases the lovely red-brick building and the effigies of his father Richard Patten, presumably designed to feature in the school.

Condition: Generally very good.

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