The Northwest Prospect of St. Paul's Cathedral, London by Thomas Bowles II
Thomas Bowles II (c.1695 - 1767)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
circa 1712 - circa 1767
Materials
paper and giltwood
Measurements
495 mm (H)605 mm (W)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1245839
Summary
A hand coloured engraving St. Paul's Cathedral by Thomas Bowles II. One of a set of four.
Full description
St Paul's stands huge and stark against the blue sky. The building dwarfs the people who stand around. A crescent of houses are the only other buildings to be seen. Details of the image are printed below. One of a set of four.
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
The North West Prospect of ST., PAUL'S CATHEDRAL in LONDON. Vue Perspective de la CATHEDRALE de ST., PAUL a LONDRE. / Bowles fecit. (printed on front)
Makers and roles
Thomas Bowles II (c.1695 - 1767), engraver (printmaker) Robert Laurie and James Whittle (fl.1794-1812), publisher