London : 1753 / Sheila O'Connell with contributions by Roy Porter, Celina Fox and Ralph Hyde.
Alternate Title(s):
London 1753
Published / Created:
London : British Museum Press, c2003.
Physical Description:
272 p., 16 p. of plates : ill. (some col.), map, plans, ports. ; 28 cm.
Holdings:
Reference LibraryDA682 .O26 2003 (LC)+ Oversize
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
"This catalogue is published to accompany an exhibition at The British Museum, London, from 23 May to 23 November 2003." -- (t.p. verso).Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-269) and index.
Contents:
The wonderful extent and variety of London / Roy Porter -- Art and Trade: from the Society of Arts to the Royal Academy of Arts / Celina Fox -- Portraying London Mid-Century: John Rocque and the Brothers Buck / Ralph Hyde -- Curious and entertaining: prints of London and Londoners / Sheila O'Connell.
Subject Terms:
British Museum -- Exhibitions. | City and town life -- England -- London. | London (England) -- Exhibitions. | London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Exhibitions. | London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Exhibitions. | London (England) -- In art.