A view of the bridge over the Thames at Hampton Court
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 1245841
Summary
An engraving, which has been hand coloured, of 'A View of the bridge over the Thames at Hampton Court. One of a set of four.
Full description
A view of the bridge spanning the Thames with a variety of boats on the water. One of a set of four. The frame has been discarded. Details of the image are printed underneath the engraving.
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
A View of the Bridge over the Thames at Hampton Court. Vue du Pont sur la Tamise a Hampton Court. / Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhil, and Carington Bowles in St. Paul's Church Yard, London. (printed on front)
Makers and roles
John Bowles (fl.1724 - 1756), engraver (printmaker)