William Birch, 1755–1834, BritishRichard Wilson, 1713/4–1782, British, active in Italy (1750–56)
Title:
A View in Kew Gardens
Date:
1789
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving and etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches (17.5 x 19.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered lower center: "A VIEW in KEW GARDENS, | Painted by Richard Wilson, RA, and engraved by W.Birch, Enamel Painter. | Publifh'd Feby.1.1789 by Wm.Birch Hampfhtead Heath, & fold by T.THornton, Southampton Strt. Covt. Garden."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.17350
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
horses (animals) | gardens | boats | men | bridge (built work) | pagodas | trees | lakes
Associated Places:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Currently On View:
Not on view
Publications:
Martina Droth, Britain in the world : Highlights from the Yale Center for British Art in honor of Amy Meyers, Yale University Press, New Haven, London, 2019, p. 92, N6761 .Y33 2019 (LC) (YCBA)