The Adoration of the Magi, St Stephen's Chapel, Palace of Westminster (after Richard Smirke)
James Basire the Younger (London 1769 – London 1822)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
690 mm (Length)1020 mm (W)
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Kingston Lacy Estate, Dorset
NT 1252196
Summary
Print, engraving, The Adoration of the Magi, St Stephen's Chapel, Palace of Westminster (after Richard Smirke) by James Basire the younger (London 1769 – London 1822). Rolled paper engraving by James Basire after Richard Smirke, of a measured architectural drawing of a fresco, published by the Society of Antiquaries, May 29th 1805, Plate XVI, of a medieval coronation, possibly wall paintings in Westminster Hall or Abbey.
Makers and roles
James Basire the Younger (London 1769 – London 1822), engraver (printmaker) Richard Smirke (London 1778 - London 1815), artist