A View of the Iron Bridge
George Robertson (London 1742 - Newington 1788)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Paper, wood and glass
Order this imageCollection
Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509637
Summary
Two engravings, A View of the Iron Bridge. Views of the iron bridge taken from the Madeley side of the River Severn; peasants and packhorses in the foregrond to the right; houses visible in middle distance, rocky hill side in the background. Glazed in narrow ebonised frame, gilt slip. 1800 - 1900.
Provenance
Engraved by James Fittler, after George Robertson, circa 19th Century. Owned by Mary Clementina Benthall (1879-1960) and recorded in the 1957 list of pictures, furniture etc suggested for retention at Benthall Hall by the National Trust. Transferred to the ownership of the National Trust with the contents of Benthall Hall in the Deed Of Gift made by Mary Clementina Benthall and dated 8th August 1958. Recorded in the Inventory Of National Trust Property At Benthall Hall dated 1st October 1963.
Makers and roles
George Robertson (London 1742 - Newington 1788) James Fittler RA (London 1758 – London 1835), engraver