Rowland Hill Chapel Appraisal

Rowland Hill's Chapel in 1814 Hand-Coloured Engraving

This item is a nineteenth-century hand-coloured engraving titled 'Rowland Hill’s Chapel in 1814.' The architectural landscape depicts the famous Surrey Chapel in London, characterized by its distinctive octagonal shape and central cupola. The scene is populated with detailed historical elements, including horse-drawn carriages, figures in Regency-era dress, and meticulously rendered windows and architectural stonework. The print features a soft, hand-tinted palette of muted earth tones, pale blues, and greens, which brings a subtle vibrancy to the architectural line work. A gold sticker in the upper right corner of the matting certifies it as a 'Genuine 19th Century Hand Coloured Engraving,' and a handwritten '1814' is visible below it. The piece is mounted within a textured, dark forest-green pass-partout mat and is currently protected by clear plastic film wrap. There is an auction or inventory tag labeled '78' pinned to the bottom right corner. The engraving shows minor foxing or light oxidation consistent with its estimated age. The printing reveals fine hatching and stippling techniques characteristic of high-quality period engravings, suggesting skilled craftsmanship by the original artist and engraver.