E.J.H., Abbey Gateway - Original early 19th-century graphite drawing

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E.J.H., Abbey Gateway - Original early 19th-century graphite drawing:
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E.J.H., Abbey Gateway - Original early 19th-century graphite drawing E.J.H., Abbey Gateway - Original early 19th-century graphite drawing

An original early 19th-century graphite drawing, E.J.H. Abbey Gateway.

A carefully observed architectural study in graphite, showing the ornate gateway of an abbey.

Initialled lower right \'E.J.H.\'
In good condition for its age. Age toning and staining, as shown.
11.6cm x 7.4cm.
Unframed.

This work forms part of a collection of pictures from an early nineteenth-century tooled leather album or ‘friendship book’. Seen as a record of friendship, this relatively small-scale artwork takes on a particularly intimate charm.

Friendship books were very popular in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Usually the name of the book’s owner was inscribed inside the front cover, and it was then circulated among their friends: each friend would write a dedication inside – perhaps poetry or a quotation – before returning it. In the more interesting examples, they would also include small works of art, and other mementoes.

The works of art, like the inscriptions of poetry or quotations, would often reflect on the value of friendship, communicating values of loyalty and steadfastness. The drawings or paintings would depict emblematic flowers such as forget-me-nots, or landscape views of inspiring scenes. Over time, friendship books built up into fascinating documents: visually rich, and giving an intimate picture of the book’s owner’s relationships. Some friendship books even came with built-in locks, to keep the dedications from prying eyes.

Product code: JH-098

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