A Perspective View of the Foundling Hospital, London (after Samuel Wale)
Charles Grignion the elder (London 1717 – Kentish Town 1810)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1749
Materials
Wood and paper
Measurements
422 x 530 mm
Place of origin
Park Row
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13922
Summary
Print, lithograph, A Perspective View of the Foundling Hospital, London (after Samuel Wale) by Charles Grignion the elder (London 1717 - Kentish Town 1810) and Edward Rooker (London c.1712 - London 1774). Written above print - A PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF THE FOUNDLING HOSPITAL; WITH EMBLEMATIC FIGURES. Written below print (on left) - S. Vale, delin; (in centre) - Published 14th of April 1749, according to Act of Parliament; (on right) - Griginon and Rocker, sculp. Further inscriptions below and at base - To his Grace John Duke of Bedford; This plate is humbly inscribed by his most dutiful servant / Margaret Granville. Brown label on back - W. JEWELL / 3 LOWER PARK ROW? BRISTOL / PICTURE FRAME MAKER ETC. Black and gilt frame with chips.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Charles Grignion the elder (London 1717 – Kentish Town 1810), engraver (printmaker) Edward Rooker (London 1724 – London 1774), engraver (printmaker) Samuel Wale (Great Yarmouth 1721 – London 1786), artist W. Jewell, framemaker