View of Westminster Bridge from Lambeth.
John Bowles (fl.1724 - 1756)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
circa 1700 - circa 1799
Materials
giltwood and paper
Measurements
495 mm (H)605 mm (W)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1245838
Summary
A hand coloured engraving of Westminster Bridge, engraved and published by John Bowles. One of a set of four.
Full description
A famous view of Westminster Bridge with Westminster Abbey, Westminster Hall and St. Margaret's Church to the left and the spire of St. Martin's visible in the centre. The artist is standing with his back to Lambeth Palace on the South Bank of the Thames.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey pictures, drawings etc., the Acacia Bedroom, page 145.
Marks and inscriptions
VUE DU PONT DE WESTMINSTER DU COTE DU NORD / A Paris chez J. Chereau rue St. Jacques au dessus de la Fontaine St Severin aux 2 Colonnes No. 257. (printed on front)
Makers and roles
John Bowles (fl.1724 - 1756), engraver (printmaker)