1823 Aquatint Engraving John Plaw Village Building Cottages Ferme Ornee JPA1 XABA5 This temple was the political

This temple was the political center for the Elymian people

This piece was illustrated by Relton

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1823 Aquatint Engraving John Plaw Village Building Cottages Ferme Ornee JPA1 XABA5 This temple was the politicalThis is an original 1823 monochrome aquatint engraving of "Village Buildings or Cottages" by John Plaw. Depicted is a design for the cottages intended to occupy Plaw's village plan. Plaw notes that material selection can be varied, but indicates in the sections the change in roof pitch necessary for either tile or thatch roofing. The cottage is rendered in elevation, plan, and two roof sections. The renderings are superbly aquatinted with drypoint and