Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Paul Angier, active 1749, French (active in London)

after P Brookes, active 1747, British

Published by Robert Sayer, 1725–1794, British

Published by P Brookes, active 1747, British
Title:
A Perspective View of the Building for the Fireworks in the Green Park, Taken from the Reservoir
Date:
1749
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and line engraving with hand coloring on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 12 3/8 x 18 7/8 inches (31.4 x 47.9 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower left: "P. Brookes. del."; lower center: "A Perspective View of the Building for the Fireworks in the Green Park, | taken from the Reservoir. | Printed according to Act of Parliament, & Sold by P. Brookes facing Southampton Street in the Strand, & R, Sayer opposite Fetter Lane Fleet Street"; lower right: "P,, Angier sculp."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1994.4.8
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
architectural subject | pointing | horse (animal) | dogs (animals) | genre subject | landscape | swords | rifle (long gun) | canes | fireworks (explosive equipment) | staffs (walking sticks) | statues | tricornes | gowns | robes | costume | hats | capes (outerwear) | shawls | pelerines | bag-wig | perukes | lampposts | fences | promenade (walkway) | park (grounds) | paths | women | guards | architecture | men | nobility | festoons | stripes | gesture | pilasters | barriers | steps | gallery | columns (architectural elements) | friezes (entablature components) | buildings | pavilions (garden structures) | trees | hills | event
Associated Places:
United Kingdom | England | London | Greater London | City of Westminster | Green Park
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:32973