View of Stone henge taken at the distance of a mile 1781 [art original]

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Title: View of Stone henge taken at the distance of a mile 1781 [art original]
Alternative Title: View of Stonehenge taken at the distance of a mile 1781
Creator: Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created: 1785.
Publication Place: England
Abstract: View of Stonehenge and the surrounding Salisbury Plain
Description: Signed lower right: J. Carter del. 1785.
Inscription in pencil on verso: Interesting set of 4 original view of Stonehenge sketches in 1781 by J. Carter, doubtless the J. Carter (1748-1817) Draughtsman and architect and author of "Ancient Architecture of England", fol. London 1795. Edit. by J. Britton fol. 1845. with 106 plates, nos. II and III being of Stonehenge.
John Carter, English draughtsman and antiquary, 1748-1817.
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One of four drawings in a folder.
Provenance: Purchased by Sotheby's, 31 May 1967.
Extent: 1 drawing : image 135 x 175 mm, sheet 155 x 195 mm, mounted on sheet 177 x 213 mm, mounted on board 215 x 265 mm
Language: English

Access: Public
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Citation: John Carter, View of Stone Henge Taken at the Distance of a Mile 1781. The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University.