William Henry Bartlett Gallery:
Hand-colored steel engravings

William Henry Bartlett was born in London in 1809 and was apprenticed to John Britton. He traveled widely through North America (1839-1942) and the Middle East (late 1840s) depicting cities and natural wonders with his detailed drawings that were made into etchings and hand-colored (see Ross, Alexander M. - "William Henry Bartlett: artist, author and traveller" - Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1973). He died at a relatively young age aboard ship returning from Palestine in 1854. Today the etchings based on his original drawings have become well-known and are eagerly sought by appreciative collectors.

Bartlett William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854; British). "Niagara Falls" as viewed "near Clifton House" on the Canadian side of the Falls. Engraved by J. Cousen; pictorial area = 4½ x 8"; somewhat toned with minor foxing in marginal areas; matted and framed. SOLD. (#C216a)
Bartlett William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854; British). "Oystermouth", depicting a scene on the Gower Peninsula of the Welsh coast, officially designated as an area of "Outstanding Natural Beauty." Engraved by W. Mossman; pictorial area = 4¾ x 7½"; matted and framed. SOLD. (#98AZ)
Bartlett William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854; British). "Dunkerry Cave" located on the coast of Antrim County, Northern Ireland. Engraved by R. Brandard; pictorial area = 4¾ x 7". $75. (#A0BW)
Bartlett William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854; British). "Cape Blowmedon (sic) and Parrsboro" illustrating Cape Blomidon, which separates the Midas Channel from the Midas Basin in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada - site of the world's highest tides. Engraved by R. Brandard; pictorial area = 4¾ x 8¼"; double matted (O.D. = 11 x 14"). $110. (#A0GH)
Bartlett William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854; British). "Mills at Sherbrooke, on the River Magog" in Quebec, Canada. Engraved by J.C. Armytage; pictorial area = 5¼ x 7½"; matted and framed (O.D. = 14¼ x 15¾"). $110. (#A4AT)


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