Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Hoare, Richard Colt, Sir, 1758-1838
Title:
Elbese scenery : a series of picturesque views in the island of Elba ; formerly the residence of Napoleon Bonaparte / engraved by Messrs. J. Linnell, and J. Powell, and Miss Letitia Byrne ; from engravings taken on the spot by Sir Richard Colt Hoare, Bart.
Published / Created:
[London] : R. Thurston, 160, Fleet Street, 1828.
Physical Description:
[8] leaves of plates : all ill. ; 33 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Cover title.
Contents:
Grand view of the Island of Elba, as seen from the coast of Tuscany -- View of Porto Ferrajo -- Vier of Porto Longone -- View of the entrance to the iron mines -- View of the village of Rio -- View of the Chapel of Santa Catarina -- View of the fortress of Volterajo -- View of the Hermitage of Monserrato.
Subject Terms:
Elba (Italy) -- Pictorial works. | Elba (Italy) -- Description and travel. | Islands -- Italy -- Pictorial works. | Smith, R. -- Publisher. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1828.
Contributors:
Hoare, Richard Colt, Sir, 1758–1838, ill. | Smith, John, 1749–1831, ill. | Linnell, John, 1792–1882, engraver. | Powell, J. (John), 1780–ca. 1833, engraver. | Byrne, Letitia, 1779–1849, engraver.