Pembroke House Whitehall, 1725

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Antique print titled 'Elevation of the Right Honourable the Lord Herbert (\.)'. Designs for Pembroke House, front elevation and plans … Read more Antique print titled 'Elevation of the Right Honourable the Lord Herbert (\.)'. Designs for Pembroke House, front elevation and plans of the principal storey and the attic storey of Whitehall. 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: Very good, general age-related toning. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1725 Overall size: 35 x 50.5 cm. Image size: 22.5 x 35 cm. See less