I.R. & G. Cruickshank

The "Ne Plus Ultra" Of Life In London Viewing The Throne Room At Carlton Palace

Print Sz: 8 3/4"H x 12 7/8"W Frame Sz: 14 3/4"H x 18 1/2"W Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank (English, 1789-1856)

Invented and built by himself in the style of Inigo Jones to whom this plate is most humbly inscribed Print Sz: 10"H x 15"W Frame Sz: 17 5/8"H x 22 3/4"W w/ blue French mat & ornate gilt wood frame Inigo Jones (15 July 1573 – 21 June 1652) was the first significant architect in England and Wales in the early modern period, and the first to employ Vitruvian rules of proportion and symmetry in his buildings. As the most notable architect in England and Wales, Jones was the first person to introduce the classical architecture of Rome and the Italian Renaissance to Britain. He left his mark on London by his design of single buildings, such as the Queen's House which is the first building in England designed in a pure classical style, and the Banqueting House, Whitehall, as well as the layout for Covent Garden square which became a model for future developments in the West End. He made major contributions to stage design by his work as a theatrical designer for several dozen masques, most by royal command...

Print Sz: 8 3/4"H x 12 7/8"W Frame Sz: 14 3/4"H x 18 1/2"W Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank (English, 1789-1856)

Print Sz: 8 3/4"H x 12 7/8"W Frame Sz: 14 3/4"H x 18 1/2"W Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank (English, 1789-1856)

A Drawing Room at St. James Palace in the Reign of Queen Victoria after Jeremiah Barrett (1814-1906). Large piece. Sight: 45 ½ by 27 ½ inches Frame: 53 by 35 inches Line, stipple and mezzotint engraving. Published by William Lucas...

We present you one of the fourteen graphics from the series, depicting the history of England. The graphic is from Russel’s New and Authentic History of England, published in the 18th century. The author of the drawing is Wale Samuel (1720-1786), and the template was made by Debroche. This piece of art is entitled: “Edward, Prince of Wales arrested by the Duke of Clarence and others on the Signal given by Edward IV...

This print is titled The Directors' Parlour, Bank of England, and was created by J. C. Griffiths, whose name is visible in the lower right corner. The image depicts the grand interio...

Nice and large engraving by Etienne Charpentier (1705- 1764). It shows a view of the interior decoration of the gallery of the Hotel Villars. There are also some more technical elements in the lower part of the engraving. It is numbered 5.7. This interior is in a Louis XV rocailles system, recognisable by the multitude of curves and the numerous floral and shell motifs. It was inspired by the engraving made by David Blondel, the king's engraver. signed: Charpentier sculp Blondel inv Slight trace of wetness but good general condition Etienne Charpentier was a French engraver, publisher and print dealer...