ANTIQUE WILFRED BALL ETCHING PRINT - Westminster Abbey

This artwork is a vintage etching by the British landscape artist Wilfred Ball (1853–1917), depicting Westminster Abbey in London. Specifically, the piece captures a lively historical scene of the abbey's North Transept as it appeared in the late 19th century. Signed in pencil by Ball. Frame measures 17 x 15 inches.

Artist: Wilfred Ball, a noted painter and etcher of the Victorian era.

Title: Often referred to as "Grand Hotel Buildings, Trafalgar Square, London" in some retail listings, though the central subject is clearly the Gothic architecture of Westminster Abbey.

Date: The original work is typically dated to 1896.

Medium: A black and white pencil engraving or etching.

Signature: The pencil signature visible in the lower-left margin is the authentic mark of Wilfred Ball.

The scene features horse-drawn carriages and figures in period dress, providing a window into London's bustling street life during the 1890s.

CONDITION: Very good overall condition in a vintage frame and period glass (glass looks wavy when viewed from an angle). Image has some foxing. 

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