Description: ARTIST SIGNED A.R. Quinton: Cambridge, U.K. - St. Johns College & Bridge Sighs: St John's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge (the full, formal name of the college is the College of St John the Evangelist in the University of Cambridge) founded by the Tudor matriarch Lady Margaret Beaufort. In constitutional terms, the college is a charitable corporation established by a charter dated 9 April 1511. The aims of the college, as specified by its statutes, are the promotion of education, religion, learning and research. It is one of the larger Oxbridge colleges in terms of student numbers. For 2018, St. John's was ranked 9th of 29 colleges in the Tompkins Table (the annual league table of Cambridge colleges) with over 30 per cent of its students earning first-class honors. Though it bears little resemblance to its namesake in Venice, the bridge connecting Third Court to New Court, originally known as New Bridge, is now commonly known as the Bridge of Sighs. It is one of the most photographed buildings in Cambridge, and was described by the visiting Queen Victoria as "so pretty and picturesque". It is a single-span bridge of stone with highly decorative Neo-Gothic covered foot walk over with traceried openings. There is a three-bay arcade at the east end of the bridge. The architect was Henry Hutchinson. Alfred Robert Quinton (1853–1934) was an English watercolor artist, known for his paintings of British villages and landscapes, many of which were published as postcards. His paintings have also been published in many calendars. Well over 2,000 of his paintings were published between 1904 and the time of his death. He also illustrated a number of books including "The Historic Thames" by Hilaire Belloc. The card is in fine condition. Copyright, Printed & Published by J. Salmon. Sevenoaks England. From an original water color drawing by AR Quinton. No. 1564.
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Theme: International Cities & Towns
Country: UK
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Features: Artist Signed
City/Region: Cambridge
Postage Condition: Unposted
Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)
Artist: Alfred Robert Quinton
College: St. Johns
Bridge: Sighs
