The Western Side of the Main Street of Cambridge
George Scharf the elder (Mainburg 1788 - London 1860)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1824
Materials
Print on paper
Measurements
238 x 528 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire
NT 513986.2
Summary
Print, coloured, The Western Side of the Main Street of Cambridge, by George Scharf the elder (Mainburg 1788 - London 1860). In 2 sections D/323A-B, together comprising 'The Western Side of the Main Street of Cambridge comprising a length of about 1540 feet as it would appear if Caius College were removed and several suggested improvements carried into effect', includes proposed elevation of the Fitzwilliam Museum. G. Scharf del, Printed by C. Hullmandel, Published London July 1st 1824 by Colnaghi and Co, Cockspur St. Drawn to scale of 40 feet to an inch. Mounted on paper.
Provenance
Bequeathed to the National Trust by Huttleston Rogers Broughton, 1st Lord Fairhaven (1896-1966) with the house and the rest of the contents.
Makers and roles
George Scharf the elder (Mainburg 1788 - London 1860), engraver (printmaker)