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Charles Heathcote Tatham, English, George IV Period a fine set…
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Sydney
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20-May-2012
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Charles Heathcote Tatham, English, George IV Period a fine set of original steel engravings each subject fully titled & identified. C. H. Tatham; published London July 1825; each 29 x 44 cm. Literature Charles Heathcote Tatham was employed as a draughtsman by Henry Holland, who helped him to visit Italy. He arrived in Rome in May 1794 & stayed there until 1796, when he was forced to leave by Napoleon’s advance. Whilst in Rome he met a wide circle of artists & Architects. On his return to England he practised as an Architect but his severe neo-classical style was of limited popular appeal & his commissions were few. He designed the sculpture gallery at Castle Howard for the 5th Earl of Carlisle, whom he had met in Rome & the Mausoleum for Lord Stafford at Trentham. His published designs, in a linear style later adopted by Thomas Hope, had a widespread influence & 'Etchings of ancient ornamental Architecture drawn from the Originals in Rome & other Parts of Italy during the years 1794, 1795 & 1796.' Was particularly successful. It was reprinted in 1803 & again in 1810. His influence on furniture design was particularly strong through his brother Thomas Tatham, the cabinet-maker & his cousin John Linnell. He himself designed candelabra & ornamental metalwork. Sources: Christie’s catalogue, fine English furniture, London 11.4.91. Phillips’ catalogue, fine English furniture, London 23.4.91.
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