S.t Geronymo, Belem. Proof.
Painted by Lieu.t Col.l Batty. Engraved by H.y Le Keux. Printed by McQueen.
London Published Oct.r 1, 1830 by Moon, Boys & Graves, Printsellers to the King, 6 Pall Mall.
Etching, proof on chine collé. 235 x 305mm (9¼ x 12") very large margins. Ink stamp of the "Robinson Collection" on back.
The facade of Jerónimos Monastery, completed 1601, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the Portuguese Maritime Museum in one wing. From 'Select Views of some of the Principal Cities of Europe from Original Paintings by Lieut. Col. Robert Batty', 1832. Batty (1789-1848) was wounded when serving with the 1st Foot Guards (now the Grenadier Guards) at Waterloo, but was still serving when this book was published.
[Ref: 52049] £95.00
London Published Oct.r 1, 1830 by Moon, Boys & Graves, Printsellers to the King, 6 Pall Mall.
Etching, proof on chine collé. 235 x 305mm (9¼ x 12") very large margins. Ink stamp of the "Robinson Collection" on back.
The facade of Jerónimos Monastery, completed 1601, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the Portuguese Maritime Museum in one wing. From 'Select Views of some of the Principal Cities of Europe from Original Paintings by Lieut. Col. Robert Batty', 1832. Batty (1789-1848) was wounded when serving with the 1st Foot Guards (now the Grenadier Guards) at Waterloo, but was still serving when this book was published.
[Ref: 52049] £95.00