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Plan of the Park, Gardens and Plantations of Thorsby in Nottinghamshire

Artist:

CAMPBELL, Colen

Engraver:

H.Hulsbergh.

Title:

Plan of the Park, Gardens and Plantations of Thorsby in Nottinghamshire

Stock Code:

4158

Method:

Copper engraving

Colouring:

Later colour

Atlas:

Vetruvius Britannicus

Size: (W x H):

48cm x 30cm

19 inches x 12 inches

Date:

c.1775

Price:

£195

A fine plan showing the design of the garden and grounds of Thorsby Hall, near Newark, Nottinghamshire.The engraving comes from Colen Campbell’s Vitruvius Britannicus or, "The British Architect. Containing the Geometrical Plans of the most Considerable Gardens and Plantations; also the Plans, Elevations, and Sections of the most Regular Buildings… With Large Views, in Perspective, of the most Remarkable Edifices in Great Britain." Campbell, chief architect of the Prince of Wales, produced this extraordinary work for a large number of prestigious subscribers, including King George.

A crisp and clear engraving. Fine condition. Mounted size: 69 x 52cm.

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