A View of London from Blackfriars Bridge.
Drawn & Engraved by J. W. Edye.
Published by John Harris, April 20. 1795. No. 3 Sweetings Alley, & No. 8 Old Broad Street, London.
Very scarce etching and aquatint. Sheet 550 x 800mm (21¾ x 30½"). Trimmed to plate, two vertical creases unseen from front; a few small repaired tears.
Striking and impressive view of the Thames from beneath the arch nearest the south bank of Blackfriars Bridge, looking towards London Bridge. Albion Mills is to the right, with St Paul's on the opposite bank at far left; prospect includes several spires of City of London churches, the Monument, and various rowing and sailing boats on the river, with a group of adults and children in the foreground around a fire. By John William Edy (1760 - 1820).
Guildhall: p7494465.
[Ref: 17584] £1,650.00
Published by John Harris, April 20. 1795. No. 3 Sweetings Alley, & No. 8 Old Broad Street, London.
Very scarce etching and aquatint. Sheet 550 x 800mm (21¾ x 30½"). Trimmed to plate, two vertical creases unseen from front; a few small repaired tears.
Striking and impressive view of the Thames from beneath the arch nearest the south bank of Blackfriars Bridge, looking towards London Bridge. Albion Mills is to the right, with St Paul's on the opposite bank at far left; prospect includes several spires of City of London churches, the Monument, and various rowing and sailing boats on the river, with a group of adults and children in the foreground around a fire. By John William Edy (1760 - 1820).
Guildhall: p7494465.
[Ref: 17584] £1,650.00