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The Chinese pagoda and bridge erected over the canal in St. James's Park, for the Grand Jubilee of the 1st of August 1814
Title
The Chinese pagoda and bridge [graphic] : erected over the canal in St. James's Park, for the Grand Jubilee of the 1st of August 1814.
Publication
[London] : Published Septr. 9, 1814, by James Whittle & Richard Holmes Laurie, No. 53 Fleet Street, London, [9 September 1814]
Physical Description
1 print : etching ; plate mark 29 x 43 cm, on sheet 34 x 45.3 cm
Medium
wove paper
Notes
Title etched below image.
Plate numbered "162" in upper right corner.
Titled 'View of the Chinese Pagoda and Bridge erected over th Canal in St. James's Park.' in the Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc, London, 1829.
Summary
View of the pagoda and bridge in St. James's Park, both in Chinese style, with the pagoda in the centre of the bridge and two small turrets on either side, boats on the water below with passengers embarking to the left, tents on each side of the canal flying the various flags of the Allies, numerous figures throughout the scene, a hot air balloon in the sky above.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 05, 2024
References
British Museum. Catalogue of Maps, Prints, Drawings, etc., forming the geographical and topographical collection attached to the Library of his late Majesty King George the third, etc
Adams, B. London illustrated 1604-1850, 191.49
Subjects
Genre/Form
Pictorial works.
Etchings - 1810-1820.
Views - England - London - 1810-1820.
Etchings - England - London - 1814.
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