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A view of the west side of London Bridge, with the water works, in the year 1749: P.53-R.f.3

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A view of the west side of London Bridge, with the water works, in the year 1749

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Martin, Robert
Printmaker: Buck, Samuel (After)
Printmaker: Buck, Nathaniel (After)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-01) by Guillemard, Francis Henry Hill

Dating

19th Century
Production date: circa AD 1830

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of wove paper
Image
Sheet

Techniques used in production

Lithography

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A view of the west side of London Bridge, with the water works, in the year 1749, from an engraving by S. and N. Buck.
  • Location: Middle
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title
  • Text: R. Martin. Lithog. 124 High Holborn.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.53-R.f.3
Primary reference Number: 98803
Temporary number: T.53

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 October 2022

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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