1764 Etching / engraving in brown on pale brown wove paper
272 x 388 mm.
Print is attached to a printed manuscript perhaps referring to an agreement for building work for a dwelling house for the Duke of Chaudos(?) at a place called 'Cross Bata' in a city called 'Bata'. A John Wood is mentioned and the agreement is signed by John Parfitt in the presence of Samuel Purlwent(?)
Italian classical landscape; foreground, two figures, one seated, in field with trees; middleground, river with fluvial plain, boat and figures on banks and castle ruin among trees. Sketchily etched or engraved with curved and horizontal lines. Elaborate etched / engraved four tone border
