Method | Copper engraving |
Artist | John Vardy after William Kent |
Published | According to Act of Parliament 1749 |
Dimensions | Image 320 x 455 mm, Plate 350 x 520 mm, Sheet 440 x 590 mm |
Notes |
Full title reads: To His Most Sacred Majesty King George the II.d This Perspective View of the Magnificent Gothick Hall at Hampton Court, Built by K. Henry the VIIIth Ano. 1532 for the purpose of receiving Foreign Ambassadors in the Manner here Expressed, From a Design of Mr Kent. Is with all Humility Dedicated by His Majesty's most faithful and Devoted subject and Servant John Vardy. An interior view of the Hall at Hampton Court Palace, a procession enter from the right moving towards Henry VIII who sits enthroned at the back. John Vardy (1718-1765) was a British architect and designer. He succeeded William Kent as Clark of Works at Whitehall, Westminster, and St. James'. William Kent (1685-1748) was a British architect, draughtsman, painter, and etcher. Ha painted the ceilings at Burlington House, designed the gardens at Stowe House and Rousham. |
Framing | unmounted |
Price | £200.00 |
Stock ID | 7889 |