Exterior View of Astley's Amphitheatre. As it appeared in 1777, from an Original Drawing by William Capon.
Charles John Smith, F.S.A. sculp.t
[n.d. c.1810.]
Engraving. 216 x 292mm. 8½ x 11½".
Philip Astley (1742-1814), regarded as the "father of modern circus", opened Astley's Amphitheatre in London 1773. Signs outside advertise 'tight rope', 'Astley's Riding School' and 'Sieur Jones'.
[Ref: 20835] £60.00
[n.d. c.1810.]
Engraving. 216 x 292mm. 8½ x 11½".
Philip Astley (1742-1814), regarded as the "father of modern circus", opened Astley's Amphitheatre in London 1773. Signs outside advertise 'tight rope', 'Astley's Riding School' and 'Sieur Jones'.
[Ref: 20835] £60.00