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The Royal Palace of St. Germain

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1750 -1790

GUSN

GUSN-3891

Description

Rectangular framed engraving in perspective of above veiw with figures in gardens. Bottom reads "The Royal Palace of St. Germain en Laye in France / the Place of Residence of the late King James the second."

Details

Descriptive Terms

landscapes (representations)
engravings (prints)
engraving (printing process)
ink
paper (fiber product)
wood (plant material)
Picture
Landscape
Landscape

Inscription

""N. Parr Sculp"" ""Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill.""

Associated Building

Subject St. Germain Palace,

People and Organizations

St. Germain Palace

Maker

Possibly Parr, N. (Engraver)

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

10 3/4 x 12 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.233

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