Antique 1770 Engraving – A View of the Water Mill near Lewisham, Kent – Published by Bowles & Carver – After John Cleveley the Younger

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Rare and highly collectible 18th-century antique engraving titled “A View of the Water Mill near Lewisham in Kent,” published around … Read more Rare and highly collectible 18th-century antique engraving titled “A View of the Water Mill near Lewisham in Kent,” published around 1770 by the renowned firm Bowles & Carver in London. This picturesque scene is based on a composition by John Cleveley the Younger (1747–1786), an acclaimed British artist known for his detailed maritime and topographical views.

The engraving captures a tranquil English rural landscape, depicting the Riverdale Water Mill on the River Ravensbourne in what is now Silver Road, Lewisham. The mill is surrounded by trees, domestic buildings, and local figures engaged in daily life—offering a vivid representation of Georgian-era England.

This piece is not only a beautiful work of art but also a valuable historical document illustrating the pastoral charm and industrial function of water mills in 18th-century Britain.

Artist: After John Cleveley the Younger (British, 1747–1786)
Engraver: Unknown
Published by: Bowles & Carver, London
Publication date: c.1770
Medium: Copperplate engraving on laid paper
Title: A View of the Water Mill near Lewisham in Kent
Size: approx. 28 × 19 cm (11 x 7.5 inches)
Inscription below image: Bilingual (English and French)
Condition: Good. Minor handling marks and light creases in the margins. Clean image with strong impression and well-preserved detail. See less