The Mansion House

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Title: The Mansion House
Creator: Maurer, John, active 1720-1742, artist
Contributor: Dance, George, the Elder, approximately 1694-1768.
Major, Thomas, 1720-1799, publisher.
Published / Created: publish'd according to act of Parliament, April 18th, 1750.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Sold by T. Major at the Golden Head in West Street, the upper end of Little St. Martin's Lane
Abstract: "View of the Mansion House looking towards Lombard Street and Cornhill, built on the site of the Stocks Market; a heavy portico in front with Corinthian pillasters uniting bays between first and second storeys, a balustrade above third storey, a large extrusion rises beyond front of building to heighten the ceiling in a section of the building; staffage lively including a decorative carriage and street traders"--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text below image.
Text below image, on either side of title: This magnificent building was begun to be erected in the year 1739 ...
Provenance: Suckling; November 1936.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 26.1 x 40 cm, on sheet 29.2 x 42 cm
Language: English

Genre: Pictorial works
Early works to 1800
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Etchings England London 1750
Engravings England London 1750
Material: etching and engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
London.
London (England)
Subject (Name): Mansion House (London, England),
Subject (Topic): Mansions
Official residences
Subjects: Mansion House (London, England)
Mansions > England > London
Official residences > England > London
London (England) > Pictorial works > Early works to 1800
England > London > 1750

Access: Public
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