Plan & Elevation of the Bridge.
W. Chambers Architectus. T. Miller sculp.
[London, 1763.]
Copper engraving. Plate 298 x 439mm. 11¾ x 17¼". Large margins. Time staining outside platemark.
A plan for a bridge constucted at Kew Gardens, by the Scottish architect Sir William Chambers (1723-1796). His contribution to architectural design in London surpasses that of many other architects of the time. He was responsible for many of Kew Gardens' temples, Carlton House, north and south wings of Buckingham Palace, Richmond Palace, Sir Joshua Reynolds house, internal decorations of St James's Palace, Somerset House and many others. He was appointed tutor in architecture to the future George III. From William Chamber's 1763 publication of the 'Plans, Elevations, Sections and Perspective Views of the Gardens and Buildings at Kew in Surrey'.
[Ref: 19901] £150.00
[London, 1763.]
Copper engraving. Plate 298 x 439mm. 11¾ x 17¼". Large margins. Time staining outside platemark.
A plan for a bridge constucted at Kew Gardens, by the Scottish architect Sir William Chambers (1723-1796). His contribution to architectural design in London surpasses that of many other architects of the time. He was responsible for many of Kew Gardens' temples, Carlton House, north and south wings of Buckingham Palace, Richmond Palace, Sir Joshua Reynolds house, internal decorations of St James's Palace, Somerset House and many others. He was appointed tutor in architecture to the future George III. From William Chamber's 1763 publication of the 'Plans, Elevations, Sections and Perspective Views of the Gardens and Buildings at Kew in Surrey'.
[Ref: 19901] £150.00