Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Thomas Mann Baynes, 1794–1854, British

Printed by Charles J. Hullmandel, 1789–1850, British

Published by Thomas Mann Baynes, 1794–1854, British
Title:
The Opening of the Lecture Theatre of the Marylebone Literary and Scientific Institution, 4th March 1835
Date:
after 1835
Materials & Techniques:
Mezzotint and etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 3/4 x 21 inches (37.5 x 53.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, lower center: "TO JOHN HEMMING ESQR. President, the Vice Presidents and the Committee of the | MARYLEBONE LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION | This Print of the Opening of the Lecture 4th,, March, 1835. | The Right Honorable LORD BROUGHAM AND VAUX, Patron, in the Chair. | is respectfully dedicated by their obedient humble Servant | T. M. BAYNES."; lower left: "London, Published by the Artist, 44, Burton St,, Burton Crescent."; lower right: "Printed by C. Hallmandel."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14709
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
portrait | historical subject | benches | costume | literary | institution | audience | women | light | men | columns | pillars | windows | arch | talking | Marylebone Literary and Scientific Institution | architectural subject | science | crowd | event | lecture
Associated Places:
Portman Square | Marylebone | Greater London | London | City of Westminster
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:40843