A collection of original caricatures by Robert Dighton, published 1792-1812
Alternative Title:
Caricatures by Dighton
Description:
Title from spine., Etching, several leaves watermarked 'Edmeades & Pine' and dated 1808 and 1807; sheet size 31.0 x 25.5 cm., Bound in early 19th century black half morocco, gilt-decorated spine, titled in gilt 'Characatures by Dighton', recased with original spine laid down., With the bookplate of James Barratt, Lymm Hall, inside front cover., and For further information, consult library staff.
A collection of sixty-four prints (mostly engravings and etchings) showing views of London and its vicinity, including views of Chelsea with Ranelagh, Hampstead, Highgate from Upper Halloway, Old Bedham with the gardens in front, Whitehall with the gatehouse, Grosvenor Square, St. Mary's Church on the Strand with old Somerset House, The Royale Mews in Charing Cross, St. James's Square with the Round Pond, Covent Gardent, Royal Gardens of Somerset, Hampstead, and scarce views of Barnes and Richmond as well as views of Twickenham, and many other scenes in and around London in the later half of the 18th century
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., Thames River (England), Saint James's Park (London, England), Twickenham (London, England), and London (England)
An exoticly dressed man and wild hair dances with a woman in a large headdress and flowing gown as three figures look on.
Description:
Title from dealer's description., Artist's name written in ink lower right corner., Date of production based on watermark., and Watermark on paper: 1811 C[....]thley.
An exoticly dressed man and wild hair dances with a woman in a large headdress and flowing gown as three figures look on.
Description:
Title from dealer's description., Artist's name written in ink lower right corner., Date of production based on watermark., and Watermark on paper: 1811 C[....]thley.