209 Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – An Hour Glass and Enamelled Medallion – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843)
This detailed color illustration depicts two examples of historical ornamentation. The central image is a highly decorative Hour Glass, characterized by elaborate gold end caps set with blue and red details, blue and purple spiraling supports, and a clear glass body. Above it, a separate circular Enamelled Medallion is shown, featuring intricate floral patterns against gold. The print documents finely crafted Renaissance or late medieval decorative arts, which often served as symbols of time, mortality, or status. This plate was published in Henry Shaw’s monumental work on historical costumes and material culture, Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries.
Henry Shaw was a British architect, draughtsman, and antiquarian illustrator known for his scrupulous dedication to reproducing historical and architectural details. His career focused on rescuing the visual history of the English past through imposing, richly illustrated books. Shaw pioneered various printing techniques, including the use of hand-coloring and chromolithography, to bring medieval art and decoration to life with exceptional accuracy and aesthetic quality.
Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw
Dimensions: Approximately 28 × 22 cm
Medium: Hand-coloured Engraving
Date: 1843
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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