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1. A perspective view of the Royal Garden of Somerset, next the river Vüe de Jarden Royal de Somerset, du cote de la riviere / [graphic] =
- Creator:
- Maurer, J. active 1713-1761, printmaker, artist
- Published / Created:
- publish'd according to act of Parliament, [1753]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 L847 750
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 43. London and its environs about 1750.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View of the gardens fronting Somerset House, with the River Thames on the left, Westminster Abbey and Bridge in the distance on the left, and Somerset House and gardens on the right."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Vüe de Jarden Royal de Somerset, du cote de la riviere
- Description:
- Titles etched below image, in English and French., Later state; remnants of burnished imprint visible at bottom of plate., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve perspective views of the principal churches, streets, and squares in the cities of London and Westminster", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, pages 87, no. 10., Plate numbered "12" in upper right corner., Watermark: 1817., Leaf 43 in an album of views of London and its vicinity., and Pencil annotation below plate line, in a later hand: Old Somerset House.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), Thames River (England),, Westminster Bridge (London, England),, England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Somerset House (London, England), and Westminster Abbey,
- Subject (Topic):
- Gardens, Rivers, Castles & palaces, Bridges, and Boats
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of the Royal Garden of Somerset, next the river Vüe de Jarden Royal de Somerset, du cote de la riviere / [graphic] =
2. A view of the Foundling Hospital Vü̈e d'Hopital des Enfans Trouves. [graphic] =
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1750]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 L847 750
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 14. London and its environs about 1750.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View of the hospital, from behind the gates at the end of the long approach; countryside scattered with villages and roads behind; figures in foreground and carriages approaching hospital; in foreground a tavern on the left and part of a walled garden on the right."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Vü̈e d'Hopital des Enfans Trouves
- Description:
- Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.4790., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Imperfect; plate number erased from upper right corner of sheet. Missing number supplied from impression in the British Museum., Plate numbered "4" in upper right corner., and Leaf 14 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
- Publisher:
- Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck, near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Foundling Hospital (London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Hospitals, Gates, Carriages & coaches, Taverns (Inns), Gardens, and Garden walls
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the Foundling Hospital Vü̈e d'Hopital des Enfans Trouves. [graphic] =
3. A view of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea & the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens Vüe de l'Hòpital Royale de Chelsea et de la Rotunde des Jardins de Ranelagh. [graphic] =
- Published / Created:
- [between 1750 and 1770]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 L847 750
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 5. London and its environs about 1750.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A view of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea, with the river in the foreground, boats dotted on the water, and the Rotunda in Ranelaigh Gardens to the right of the hospital."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Vüe de l'Hòpital Royale de Chelsea et de la Rotunde des Jardins de Ranelagh
- Description:
- Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date range for publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1872,1012.5397., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Plate numbered "4" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 38 cm., and Leaf 5 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
- Publisher:
- Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Royal Hospital (Chelsea, London, England), and Ranelagh Gardens (London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Veterans' hospitals, Hospitals, Rivers, Gardens, Rotundas, Rowboats, and Sailboats
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea & the Rotunda in Ranelagh Gardens Vüe de l'Hòpital Royale de Chelsea et de la Rotunde des Jardins de Ranelagh. [graphic] =
4. A view of the canal, Chinese building, rotunde [sic], in Ranelagh Gardens, with masquarade [sic] Vüe du canal, du batiment chinois, de la rotunda, &c. des Jardins de Ranelagh, un jour de masquarade / [graphic] =
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1765]
- Call Number:
- 765.00.00.94+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A view of Ranelagh Gardens during a masquarade, with the revellers wearing masks. After a design by Canaletto. For an engraving of the same scene in reverse, published by Robert Sayer in 1752, see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.2450
- Alternative Title:
- View of the canal, Chinese building, rotunda, &c. in Ranelagh Gardens, with masquerade, Vüe du canal, du batiment chinois, de la rotunda, &c. des Jardins de Ranelagh, un jour de masquarade, and Masquerade angloise
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Additional title "Masquerade angloise" at top of plate, etched as a mirror image., Signed in lower right corner with an illegible printmaker's signature., Date of publication from dealer's description., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on right and left sides., A 'vuë d'optique', designed to be viewed through an optical viewer that gives a sense of depth perspective; the scene is reversed, as is the additional title at top., Manuscript number "9" written in ink at bottom of sheet, centered., Mounted on board., and Windows of the rotunda in image cut out by hand and inset with hand-painted multi-color inserts, which appear illuminated when a light is held from behind.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Ranelagh Gardens (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Canals, Gardens, Rotundas, and Masquerades
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the canal, Chinese building, rotunde [sic], in Ranelagh Gardens, with masquarade [sic] Vüe du canal, du batiment chinois, de la rotunda, &c. des Jardins de Ranelagh, un jour de masquarade / [graphic] =
5. A view of the hospital of Bethlehem Vü̈e de hopital de Bethlehem. [graphic] =
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1750]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 L847 750
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 16. London and its environs about 1750.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View showing the north front of Bethlem Hospital, looking across the gardens; figures in foreground and on paths outside hospital."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- View of the hospital of Bethlem and Vü̈e de hopital de Bethlehem
- Description:
- Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.4016., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Imperfect; plate number erased from upper right corner of sheet. Missing number supplied from impression in the British Museum., Plate numbered "5" in upper right corner., and Leaf 16 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
- Publisher:
- Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck, near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Bethlem Royal Hospital (London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Hospitals and Gardens
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A view of the hospital of Bethlehem Vü̈e de hopital de Bethlehem. [graphic] =
6. The Royal Palace of Hampton Court Le Palais Royale de Hampton Court. [graphic] =
- Published / Created:
- [not before 1747]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 L847 750
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 52. London and its environs about 1750.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View of the palace from the surrounding formal gardens; a brick wall dividing gardens, a fountain and paths in gardens outside palace to the left; in the foreground two trees to the right, figures strolling amongst it and in formal gardens to the left and beyond."--British Museum online catalogue, description of another print of identical composition
- Alternative Title:
- Palais Royale de Hampton Court
- Description:
- Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Plate numbered "7" in upper right corner., and Leaf 52 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
- Publisher:
- Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- Richmond upon Thames (London, England)
- Subject (Name):
- Hampton Court (Richmond upon Thames, London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Castles & palaces, Gardens, Garden walls, Trails & paths, and Fountains
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The Royal Palace of Hampton Court Le Palais Royale de Hampton Court. [graphic] =
7. The Royal Palace of Kensington Le Palais Royale de Kensington. [graphic] =
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1750]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 L847 750
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 51. London and its environs about 1750.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View of Kensington Palace from the surrounding gardens, as altered in the reign of George II; many gentlemen and ladies meandering through garden paths or gathering in small groups on the grass."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Palais Royale de Kensington
- Description:
- Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.1836., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Plate numbered "6" in upper right corner., and Leaf 51 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
- Publisher:
- Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England)
- Subject (Name):
- Kensington Palace (London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Castles & palaces, Official residences, Gardens, and Trails & paths
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The Royal Palace of Kensington Le Palais Royale de Kensington. [graphic] =
8. View at the entrance into Vaux Hall [graphic]
- Creator:
- Simpson, T., active 1763-1768, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1766]
- Call Number:
- 766.00.00.70
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View inside Vauxhall Gardens; the Grand Walk on the left looking down towards the obelisk; the orchestra to the right and pavillions on either side; elegantly dressed figures in gardens."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- View at the entrance into Vauxhall
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., Plate from: Entick, J. A new and accurate history and survey of London, Westminster, Southwark, and places adjacent. London : Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly, 1766., and Window mounted to 17 x 22 cm; matted to 28 x 41 cm.
- Publisher:
- Edward and Charles Dilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- Vauxhall Gardens (London, England),, England, and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- Gardens
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > View at the entrance into Vaux Hall [graphic]
9. [View at the entrance into Vaux Hall] [art original].
- Creator:
- Wale, Samuel, -1786, artist
- Published / Created:
- [not after 1761]
- Call Number:
- Drawings W169 no. 3 Box D170
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- View inside Vauxhall Gardens, with the Grand Walk on the right leading towards the obelisk. The orchestra is seen to the left, flanked by pavillions on either side. Elegantly dressed figures socialize in the gardens and walk in pairs down the tree-lined path
- Alternative Title:
- View at the entrance into Vauxhall
- Description:
- Title, artist, and date from the 1761 engraving after this drawing., Unsigned., and Engraved in reverse by Edward Rooker and issued as a plate to: London and its environs described. London : R. and J. Dodsley, 1761.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Vauxhall Gardens (London, England),, England, and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- Gardens
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [View at the entrance into Vaux Hall] [art original].