ASTARTE
£45.00
Original 1846 9 inch x 5 1/2 inch Steel Engraving titled ASTARTE
Astarte is a character in Lord Byron’s dramatic poem “Manfred”, a closet drama written in 1816–1817. It contains supernatural elements, in keeping with the popularity of the ghost story in England at the time. It is a typical example of a Gothic fiction.
Engraved by Henry Thomas Ryall (1811 – 1867). An eminent nineteenth-century line, stipple and mixed-method engraver, Henry Thomas Ryall was known for his portraits and his sporting, historical and genre subjects. After studying engraving techniques under Samuel William Reynolds, Ryall lived and worked in London. Ryall was appointed historical engraver to the queen, in which capacity he engraved the portraits of many members of the royal family.
Drawn by Edward Henry Corbould (1815 – 1905). A British artist, noted as a historical painter and watercolourist.
Published in 1846 by Joseph Rogerson, 24 Norfolk Street, Strand, London
From “The gallery of Byron beauties: ideal pictures of the principal female characters in Lord Byron’s poems”.
Image size 6 inch x 4 1/2 inch
The engraving is in very good condition with 3 tiny holes at the right edge of the border. Reverse side blank.
Availability: 1 in stock
