An unsigned and untitled aquatint or soft-ground engraving of a prospect of a partially-constructed observatory on raised ground by the coast, walled, a brick chimney in the foreground, circular paths surrounding the building, a figure maintaining the path to the right with a roller, two additional figures walking and pointing to the lower right, astronomical equipment placed in the grounds. In the background, a series of hedged fields, buildings, an estuary with boats, and in the distance beyond hills. 3103353

An unsigned and untitled aquatint or soft-ground engraving of a prospect of a partially-constructed observatory on raised ground by the coast, walled, a brick chimney in the foreground, circular paths surrounding the building, a figure maintaining the path to the right with a roller, two additional figures walking and pointing to the lower right, astronomical equipment placed in the grounds. In the background, a series of hedged fields, buildings, an estuary with boats, and in the distance beyond hills.

1790

London

Dunham Massey, Cheshire

NT 3103353

1 sheet ; 471 x 611 mm. Removed from the plan chest in the Library in 2019. Binding: Unbound.

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