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A Perspective View of St. James's Palace

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Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1741

GUSN

GUSN-55734

Description

Hand colored engraving titled in French and English " A Perspective View of St. James's Palace next ye Park" "Published according to Act of Parliament. Maurer ?elin et Sculp, London 1741" Matted by black w/ gold trim reverse painting on glass. Black molded frame. Framers mark John M. Chandler Co. Boston.

Details

Descriptive Terms

landscapes (representations)
paper (fiber product)
Print
Print, Intaglio
Engraving
Engraving

Associated Building

Original to Josiah Quincy House (Quincy, Mass.),

Maker

Maurer (Artist)
John M. Chandler Co. (Framer)

Location of Origin

London, England; Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

15 3/8 x 22 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edmund Quincy

Accession Number

1972.74

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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