Colen Campbell, Illustration of the Stables of Lathom House in Lancashire, England, 1770, Print

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Antique print titled 'Elevation of the Stables at Lathom Hall'. Elevation of the stables at Lathom House, Lancashire. Lathom House … Read more Antique print titled 'Elevation of the Stables at Lathom Hall'. Elevation of the stables at Lathom House, Lancashire. Lathom House was a large country house in the parish of Lathom in Lancashire, England. Built between 1725 and 1740, the main block was demolished in 1925. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus' by Colen Campbell. Artists and Engravers: Colen Campbell's Vitruvius Britannicus is considered one of the greatest eighteenth-century English architectural works. Campbell published the first three volumes between 1715 and 1725, but the text was continued in two subsequent volumes by Woolfe and Gandon in 1767 and 1771. The work is comprised of large, finely engraved illustrations, plans, and cross sections of English country houses and parks. Artist: Colen Campbell's Vitruvius Britannicus is considered one of the greatest eighteenth-century English architectural works. Campbell published the first three volumes between 1715 and 1725, but the text was continued in two subsequent volumes by Woolfe and Gandon in 1767 and 1771. The work is comprised of large, finely engraved illustrations, plans, and cross sections of English country houses and parks. Condition: Good, age-related toning. Some staining in the margins. Blank verso. Minor wear, please study image carefully. Date: c.1770 Overall size: 54.5 x 35.5 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 31.5 x 19.5 cm. See less