Inside view of Stonehenge (taken 1781 and drawn 1785 / [art original]

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Title: Inside view of Stonehenge (taken 1781 and drawn 1785 / [art original]
Creator: Carter, John, 1748-1817, artist
Published / Created: 1785.
Publication Place: England
Abstract: A view of inside the stone circle of Stonehenge. One figure, holding a long pole, stands next to a fallen sarsen stone while another figure, holding a similar pole, stands on top of the fallen sarsen stone
Description: Title written below image, in artist's hand?
Signed lower right: J. Carter
Inscription in pencil lower right: This leaning has now been set upright in 1901.
John Carter, English draughtsman and antiquary, 1748-1817.
For further information, consult library staff.
One of four drawings in a folder.
Provenance: Purchased from Sotheby's, 31 May 1967.
Extent: 1 drawing : image 13.5 x 17.5 cm, on sheet 15 x 19 cm, mounted on board 20.1 x 24.2 cm
Language: English

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation: John Carter, Inside View of Stonehenge. The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University.