PARADISE LOST 1795 Stipple Engraving from Milton's Work by J Boydell Original

Description: 1795 Stipple Engraving by J. Ogborne "PARADISE LOST" From Painting by R. Westall 1795 Stipple Engraving by J. Ogborne "PARADISE LOST" From Painting by R. Westall Overall size approx.: 9 1/8" x 13 1/8"Image size approx. (plate mark to plate mark): 6 3/8" x 10 1/2"Printed on Fine, Wove Paper. Published by J. & J. Boydell, & G. Nicol, Shakespeare Gallery. John Ogborne's original stipple engraving, "Paradise Lost: Death Leaving the Gates of Hell for the World of Man", was published in 1795 by John Boydell for his famous "The Poetical Works of John Milton" set. Richard Westall designed all the engravings, including this original example which was used as the frontis piece for Book Ten of "Paradise Lost". This remarkable engraving illustrates a horrific black form, Death sits at the gates of Hell, a hand on each post. In front of him is the imploring figure that is half-woman and half-serpent, the representation of sin at the the threshold of Hell. This original engraving contains the engraver's name, "J. Ogborne Sculpt.", the designer's name, "R. Westall, R. A. delt." Plus No. "B.10.L. 272." which indicates (Book 10, Line 272 of Milton's Paradise Lost) and publisher's details "Published June 4, 1795 by J. & J. Boydell & G. Nicol, Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall; & No. 90, Cheapside." printed below the image. I have other items similar to this up now as well. Please see the images of the actual item above for a better idea of the condition. The winner will pay postage and tracking, which is included in the shipping total. The item will weigh about 1.5 pounds packed and will ship ground advantage mail or priority mail. I will pack in cardboard to insure the item arrives safely. I am always happy to combine shipping whenever possible. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites list. Please contact me with any issues prior to leaving negative/neutral Feedback or low detail ratings, as I will always do my best to solve any problems that may come up!7 1422 PR Box Map 2

Price: 849.91 USD

Location: Belton, Missouri

End Time: 2025-01-17T16:16:08.000Z

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Features: Limited Edition, Illustrated Edition, John Milton Artwork, Classic Art, Poetical A, 1800s Print, 18th Century, Mythological Work of Art

Region of Origin: Europe

Handmade: Yes

Item Width: 9 1/8"

Title: Paradise Lost

Production Technique: Stipple Engraving

Unit Type: Unit

Item Height: 13 1/8"

Subject: Paradise Lost, Mythology, Fantasy, John Milton, John Ogborne, Richard Westall, John Boydell, G. Nichol, Shakspeare Gallery, British Art, English Illustration Art, Classic Artwork

Size: Medium

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Material: Rag Paper, ink,

Culture: British

Period: Neoclassicism/Romantism (1770-1840)

Time Period Produced: 1750-1799

Image Orientation: Portrait

Framing: Unframed

Artist: R. Westall

Year of Production: 1795

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Unit Quantity: 1

Style: Portraiture, Original Stipple Engraving, Copper Plate Engraving, Illustration

Signed: No

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Theme: Paradise Lost Death Leaving the Gates of Hell for the World, of Man, Fantasy Art, Royal Academy, London Art, 18th Century

Type: Print