Description | Copperplate engravings probably all 18th century.
1-20 (1) From various French publications:
1-8 (1a) French mansions and other buildings c. 1720-50 drawn by Krafft, engraved by Boudrois & Bouley, and Van maelle. Nos. 2, 3, and 5 are elaborate “houses of pleasure” designed by I.I. le Queu and Villetard. No.3 also shows details of a flush toilet. No. 4 is of a large kitchen fireplace with adjustable draught control. Nos. 7 and 8 are of a house of “St. James” and its garden hot house, possibly in England (e.g. the Palace in London?). Nos. 2, 3 and 7 have a large watermark possibly depicting Venus standing on a globe.
9-13 (1b) French mansions and other buildings c.1720-50 drawn by JC Krafft (architect) engraved by N Ransonette. Architects are Sobre, le Moine le jeune, Bellanger & Lefevre. No 11 is a grand building for playing tennis, No. 12 a building for horse dressage and No. 13 a studio in ancient style for a society of “strong women”.
14-18 Ancient Roman tombs (no publication details)
19-20 Two prints by Mariette of interior decorative panels.
21 Two prints by Mariette of interior decorative panels.
22-53 (2) From two English publications:
22-43 (2a) From a large didactic architectural publication (the pages here are between nos. 209 and 371) engraved by I Carwitham. Mainly guides to Renaissance style designs many of which are copied from B Langley.
44-53 (2b) Plans of English mansions and one church including two duplicates. (no publication details). The mansions are Wansted, Lord Percival’s, Chalmondely Hall, Shobden Court, Cliefden, and Lowther Hall. No. 45 pencil additions possibly by the engraver.
54 A German plan of the Parthenon, Athens. (No publ. details)
55 A Dutch poem “Schyn Bedrieght” by “Philadelphus” with an illustration. Apparently an allegorical subject about a “Princess Qincampoix” possibly as a political protest. Watermark is heraldic with a crown above two rampant lions.
54 A German plan of the Parthenon, Athens. (No publ. details)
55 A Dutch poem “Schyn Bedrieght” by “Philadelphus” with an illustration. Apparently an allegorical subject about a “Princess Qincampoix” possibly as a political protest. Watermark is heraldic with a crown above two rampant lions. |