BAZAAR OF THE FIG TREE, ALGIERS 1842 Thomas Abiel Prior ANTIQUE ENGRAVING

Original 1842 4 5/8 inch x 7 1/4 inch engraving titled BAZAAR OF THE FIG TREE, ALGIERS.

Engraved by Thomas Abiel Prior (1809–1886). A British line engraver and mezzotint artist, known principally for his engravings after J.M.W. Turner.

After Thomas Allom (1804 - 1872). Architect, topographical artist, engraver and lithographer. Apprenticed to the architect Francis Goodwin and a student of architecture at the R.A. schools from 1828. A co-founder of the R.I.B.A. who worked with Charles Barry on Highclere and the Houses of Parliament. Travelled widely recording topographical and architectural scenes. He exhibited sixty-five works between 1824 and 1871 at the Society of British Artists and the Royal Academy.

From ‘Fisher’s Drawing Room Scrap-Book’ published by Fisher, Son & Co., Newgate Street, London & 108, Rue St. Honore, Paris.

Page size 10 3/4 inch x 8 3/8 inch

The engraving is in fair to good condition with extensive foxing. Reverse side blank.