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Colen Campbell
Powis House in Ormond Street London /// "Vitruvius Britannicus" Engraving

1715-1725

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Artist: Colen Campbell (Scottish, 1676-1729) Title: "Powis House in Ormond Street London" (Vol. 1, Plate 42) Portfolio: Vitruvius Britannicus; or The British Architect, Containing the Plans, Elevations, and Sections of the Regular Buildings, both Publick and Private, in Great Britain Year: 1715-1725 (First edition) Medium: Original Engraving and Etching on cream Strasbourg Lily laid paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Colen Campbell and Joseph Smith, London, UK Publisher: Colen Campbell and Joseph Smith, London, UK Reference: Archer No. 33.4; Berlin Kat No. 2329; Fowler No. 76; Harris No. 131; Lowndes I, No. 361; RIBA Nos. 3544, 3711 Sheet size: 13.82" x 21.32" Image size (platemark): 9.88" x 14.94" Condition: Light toning to sheet and some areas of light discoloration and soiling mainly in margins. Has been professionally stored away for decades. It is otherwise a strong impression in excellent condition Notes: Engraved by an unknown English artist (Active: Early 18th Century) after a drawing by Scottish artist Colen Campbell (1676-1729). Comes from Campbell's three volume "Vitruvius Britannicus", (1715-1725) (First edition), which consists of 300 engravings. The first edition was published in three volumes in 1715, 1717, and 1725. Printed in one color from on copper plate: black. Strasbourg Lily watermark in the center of its sheet. "Liverpool Free Public Library" chop mark/blind stamp lower left in image. Biography: Colen Campbell (15 June 1676 – 13 September 1729) was a pioneering Scottish architect and architectural writer who played an important part in the development of the Georgian style. For most of his career, he resided in Italy and England. As well as his architectural designs, he is known for "Vitruvius Britannicus", three volumes of high-quality engravings showing the great houses of the time.
  • Creator:
    Colen Campbell (1676 - 1729, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1715-1725
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.82 in (35.11 cm)Width: 21.32 in (54.16 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1710-1719
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Saint Augustine, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU121215047582

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