The Wykeham or Winchester Tower. North west view part of the repairs, alterations and improvements of Windsor Castle, in the reigns of King George IV, King William IV, and Queen Victoria / [graphic]

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Title: The Wykeham or Winchester Tower. North west view part of the repairs, alterations and improvements of Windsor Castle, in the reigns of King George IV, King William IV, and Queen Victoria / [graphic]
Creator: Kernot, J. H., printmaker
Contributor: Wyatville, Jeffry, Sir, 1776-1840, architect.
Gandy, Michael, 1778-1862, artist.
Weale, John, 1791-1862, publisher.
Published / Created: [1841]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: John Weale
Abstract: View of Winchester Tower, Windsor Castle, from the north west; the Norman Gate in the background on the left; trees below the tower in the foreground
Description: Title engraved below image.
Proof state of a plate issued in: Wyatville, J. Illustrations of Windsor Castle. London : Published for the son in law and executors of Sir Jeffry Wyatville by John Weale, Architectural Library, 59, High Holborn, London, MDCCCXLI [1841].
The Lewis Walpole Library: From the Topographical Prints collection.
With contemporary notes in pencil indicating changes to be made to the plate, including a softening of lines on parts of the tower and an overall reduction in plate size. A desired change to the clouds in the sky is indicated by the addition of white paint(?).
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 29.9 x 20.7 cm, on sheet 34 x 25.7 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Edition: [Proof].
Language: English