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St Johns Hospital, Alton ME001140
St Johns Hospital, Castle Hill, Alton, Staffordshire. Pen and ink sketch, by Peter Anson, showing the exterior of St John the Baptist. 1935
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 19051408
© Historic England Archive
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the stunning St Johns Hospital Poster Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an exquisite pen and ink sketch by renowned artist Peter Frederick Anson. This captivating piece showcases the exterior of St John the Baptist at St Johns Hospital in Alton, Staffordshire, as it appeared in 1935. Transport yourself back in time with this beautiful, authentic representation of English heritage, brought to life by Anson's skilled hand. Add a touch of history and character to your walls with this timeless, museum-quality poster print from Historic England.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative pen and ink sketch of St John the Baptist Church, Alton, Staffordshire, by the renowned English artist Peter Frederick Anson, captures the essence of this historic building's enduring beauty and charm. Dating back to the 14th century, St John's Hospital and Almshouse, with its distinctive red-brick exterior and ornate gothic architecture, has stood proudly on Castle Hill for over six centuries. Anson's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the church's exterior features, from the pointed arches and flying buttresses to the delicate tracery of the windows. The artist's masterful use of shading and hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the scene and inviting them to explore the nooks and crannies of this ancient edifice. The peaceful setting of the sketch, with its rolling hills and verdant foliage, adds to the sense of tranquility and timelessness that pervades the image. The church, nestled amidst the natural beauty of the countryside, appears as a beacon of history and tradition, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of England. Anson's skillful rendering of St John the Baptist Church is a testament to the power of art to transport us to another time and place, to evoke emotions and inspire wonder. This exquisite sketch is a treasure to be savored by anyone with an appreciation for history, art, or the simple beauty of a bygone era.
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