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Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677 (artist)

 Person

Staff Only

Dates

  • Existence: 1607 - 1677

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Castrum Royale Londinensis vulgo The Tower, c 1620, c 1914

 Item — Box Box B: Series Coll-1167/A
Identifier: Coll-1167/A/6/28/4
Scope and Contents Most likely a reproduction print of Castrum Royale Londinensis vulgo The Tower by Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-1677). Depicting the view of the Tower of London from the river Thames, with Traitor's Gate at the front, and two ships at the wharf. The legacy printed catalogue for this collection details the date as c. 1620 but it is more likely c.1647. This item forms part of a series of 33 items (Coll-1167/A/28/1-27) which were originally displayed on one composite sheet. Position on composite...
Dates: c 1914
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Patrick Geddes Collection / The Cities and Town Planning Exhibitions / Great Capitals and American Cities / London Capital Scenes