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1.
[View of the Thames from the terrace of Somerset House] [art original].

Published / Created:
[18th century?]
Call Number:
LWL Ptg. 101 Framed, on view in Long Hall
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A panoramic view towards St. Paul’s Cathedral includes a low horizon punctuated by Wren church steeples and a large expanse of cloudy sky. Fashionable figures stroll on the terrace of Somerset house while the river bustles with boats
Description:
Title from 2005 Christie's appraisal. and In the manner of Antonio Joli and formerly attributed to both him and Samual Scott.
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [View of the Thames from the terrace of Somerset House] [art original].

2.
View of the stairs at York Buildings in the Strand, with the water works & a distant prospect of

Published / Created:
[approximately 1740]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 61. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of a promenade lined with trees next to the River Thames, looking towards the York Buildings water-works and the tower of the old steam engine on the right, with the York Water Gate in front; on the left is the river with Westminster Bridge in the distance."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1880,1113.1366., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark and mutilated in lower left corner, resulting in slight loss of title. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Mounted to 24 x 35 cm., and Leaf 61 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Strand, The (London, England),, Thames River (England),, Westminster Bridge (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
York-Buildings Company.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Hydraulic facilities, Bridges, Walkways, Stairways, Trees, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > View of the stairs at York Buildings in the Strand, with the water works & a distant prospect of Westminster Bridge, &c. [graphic].

3.
For Lambeth [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1747]
Call Number:
747.10.00.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Satire on three bishops competing to become Archbishop of Canterbury in succession to William Wake."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from item., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., 'Price 6d.'--Lower right corner of plate., Temporary local subject terms: Buildings., and Watermark: countermark IV.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
Sherlock, Thomas, 1678-1761, Herring, Thomas, 1693-1757, Mawson, Matthias, 1683-1770, Hoadly, Benjamin, 1676-1761, and Lambeth Palace,
Subject (Topic):
Clergy, Bishops, Rowboats, and Rowing races
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > For Lambeth [graphic].

4.
To Sr. Hugh Smithson, bart. this view of the city of London, taken through one of the centers of

Creator:
Parr, Richard, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, 1747.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 134++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A view of London through one of the arches of Westminster Bridge, with boats on the Thames and lumber yards on the right; St Paul's in the distance on the right, and the prominent steeples of other churches lettered with a number for identification"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
This view of the city of London, taken through one of the centers of the arches of the new bridge at Westminster ...
Description:
Title from dedication engraved below image., Key with the names of the churches numbered within image is etched on either side of dedication., and Watermark.
Publisher:
Printed for J. Brindley, Bookseller to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in New Bond Str
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Westminster Bridge (London, England),, and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Churches and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > To Sr. Hugh Smithson, bart. this view of the city of London, taken through one of the centers of the arches of the new bridge at Westminster and engrav'd from a painting of Canaletti, is most humbly dedicated by his most obliged humble servant, John Brindley [graphic]

5.
A perspective view of Twickenham Vüe du village de Twickenham. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 2. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Twickenham, looking over the River Thames; the houses on the opposite shore reflected in the water; a barge and rowing boat in foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe du village de Twickenham
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Probably after a design by Heckel; statement of responsibility "A. Heckel delint." is present on another print of identical composition. Cf. British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0508.1447., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "No. 3" in upper left corner and "1" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 38 cm., and Leaf 2 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Twickenham (London, England) and Thames River (England)
Subject (Topic):
Barges, Rowboats, Rivers, and Dwellings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A perspective view of Twickenham Vüe du village de Twickenham. [graphic] =

6.
A view from Richmond Hill up the river Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en assendant la

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 3. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the Thames from Richmond Hill, with animals grazing in the foreground, a woman guiding a herd of cows towards the right, a coach and a covered cart going in opposite directions, and three figures talking at the centre."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en assendant la Tamise
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Probably after a painting by Jolly; statement of responsibility "Jolly pinxit" is present on another print of identical composition. Cf. British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0508.1436., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "2" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 38 cm., and Leaf 3 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond upon Thames (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Boats, Livestock, Carriages & coaches, and Dwellings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view from Richmond Hill up the river Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en assendant la Tamise. [graphic] =

7.
A view from Richmond Hill down the river Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en descendant

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 4. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the town from Richmond Hill, the Thames at the centre, a road in the right foreground with figures and a coach."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en descendant la Tamise
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "3" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 39 cm., and Leaf 4 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond upon Thames (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Roads, Carriages & coaches, and Dwellings
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view from Richmond Hill down the river Paisage du haut de la Montagne de Richmond en descendant la Tamise. [graphic] =

8.
The north view of Row-Hampton La veüe de Row-Hampton au nord. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 6. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View with the river at the centre, boats on the water, a man rasing his sail in the left, figures walking on the path in the foreground, including a man on horseback and a man fishing by the river; the city in the background."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
North view of Roehampton and Veüe de Row-Hampton au nord
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "5" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 39 cm., and Leaf 6 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Roehampton (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Trails & paths, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The north view of Row-Hampton La veüe de Row-Hampton au nord. [graphic] =

9.
A view of Fulham Bridge and Putney La veüe du Pont de Fulham regardant Putney. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 7. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View at the entrance to the bridge, looking across the river towards Putney; people passing in foreground including a man with a donkey, and a milkmaid with yoke and pails."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Veüe du Pont de Fulham regardant Putney
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "6" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 38 cm., and Leaf 7 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Putney (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Bridges, Pedestrians, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Fulham Bridge and Putney La veüe du Pont de Fulham regardant Putney. [graphic] =

10.
The north view of Battersea La veüe de Battersea au nord. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 8. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of Battersea, looking across the River Thames; a church in centre of view flying a flag, the river busy with barges and other boats; figures on river bank including a man fishing, a tall tree to the right."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Veüe de Battersea au nord
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "7" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 38 cm., and Leaf 8 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Battersea (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Churches, Flags, Barges, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The north view of Battersea La veüe de Battersea au nord. [graphic] =

11.
A view of Chelsea Vüe du village de Chelsea. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 9. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the Thames with boats afloat, three figures conversing in the left foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vüe du village de Chelsea
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Plate numbered "8" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 39 cm., and Leaf 9 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robert Sayer, map & printseller near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Chelsea (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Rivers, Sailboats, and Rowboats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Chelsea Vüe du village de Chelsea. [graphic] =

12.
A view of Richmond Hill from the Earl of Cholmondelly's Vue de la Montagne de Richmond de la maison

Creator:
Sparrow, James, printmaker
Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 10. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Thames at the centre with boats on the water, figures on the quay to the right, a mansion by the quay and the city in the back, Richmond Hill in the background."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
View of Richmond Hill from the Earl of Cholmondeley's and Vue de la Montagne de Richmond de la maison du Conte de Cholmondelly
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Views of villages, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, &c. situate on, or near the river Thames", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 88, no. 13., Imperfect; plate number erased from sheet and replaced with number "6" written in ink. Missing number supplied from impression in the British Museum, registration no.: 1872,1012.5399., Plate numbered "4" in upper right corner., Mounted to 24 x 39 cm., and Leaf 10 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleetstreet
Subject (Geographic):
Richmond (London, England), Thames River (England), England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Cholmondeley, George Cholmondeley, Earl of, 1703-1770
Subject (Topic):
Homes and haunts, Rivers, Dwellings, Piers & wharves, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of Richmond Hill from the Earl of Cholmondelly's Vue de la Montagne de Richmond de la maison du Conte de Cholmondelly / [graphic] =

13.
The Royal Palace of Windsor Le Palais Royale de Windsor. [graphic] =

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 19. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View of Windsor Castle from across the river Thames, with boats on the water and two swans to the left. Three men with fishing poles and two women are seen on the bank in the foreground; a tree stands on the right
Alternative Title:
Palais Royale de Windsor
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Imperfect; plate number erased from upper right corner of sheet. Missing number supplied from impression in the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession no.: 29635:13., Plate numbered "8" in upper right corner., Watermark: 1804., and Leaf 19 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
Berkshire (England) and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
Windsor Castle,
Subject (Topic):
Castles & palaces, Official residences, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Royal Palace of Windsor Le Palais Royale de Windsor. [graphic] =

14.
Lambeth the Archbishop of Canterbury's Palace Lambeth le Palais, de L'Archveque de Canterbury

Published / Created:
[not before 1747]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 29. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of the palace from Millbank; St Paul's in the distance to the left, boats and figures in foreground."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Lambeth le Palais, de L'Archveque de Canterbury
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date of publication based on Robert Sayer's earliest year of activity. The address "near Sergeants Inn, Fleet Street" only appears on his very early prints; see British Museum online catalogue., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Plate numbered "10" in upper right corner., Watermark: 1804., and Leaf 29 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England) and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
Lambeth Palace, and St. Paul's Cathedral (London, England),
Subject (Topic):
Castles & palaces, Official residences, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Lambeth the Archbishop of Canterbury's Palace Lambeth le Palais, de L'Archveque de Canterbury. [graphic] =

15.
The south east prospect of Westminster from Somerset House to Westminster Bridge = Veüe de

Creator:
Bowles, Thomas, -1767, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, June 1, 1750.
Call Number:
Topos L847 no. 117+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View down the River Thames looking towards Westminster, with Somerset House on the right, Westminster Abbey and Bridge in mid-distance; many boats on the water, a pontoon in foreground to left"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Veüe de Westminster vers le sud est : depuis le Palais de Somerset au Pont Neuf
Description:
Titles from text below image, in English and French.
Publisher:
Printed for John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
Westminster Bridge (London, England), and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
Westminster Abbey, and Somerset House (London, England),
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The south east prospect of Westminster from Somerset House to Westminster Bridge = Veüe de Westminster vers le sud est : depuis le Palais de Somerset au Pont Neuf / [graphic]

16.
A view up the Thames, between Richmond and Islesworth [graphic]

Creator:
Boydell, John, 1720-1804, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1750]
Call Number:
Topos Su962 no. 13+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View on the Thames; stately homes line opposite bank of the river; people fishing or walking along riverside path in right foreground, behind them farmers stack hay; a barge, and smaller boats in river."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., "No. 1"--Lower right corner., and Watermark.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act of Parliament by J. Boydell, Engraver at the Unicorn, the corner of Queen Street, Cheapside
Subject (Geographic):
Thames River (England),, London (England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Houses, Rivers, and Barges
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view up the Thames, between Richmond and Islesworth [graphic]

17.
London and its environs about 1750 [graphic].

Published / Created:
[between 1750 and 1792]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Image Count:
81
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A collection of sixty-four prints (mostly engravings and etchings) showing views of London and its vicinity, including views of Chelsea with Ranelagh, Hampstead, Highgate from Upper Halloway, Old Bedham with the gardens in front, Whitehall with the gatehouse, Grosvenor Square, St. Mary's Church on the Strand with old Somerset House, The Royale Mews in Charing Cross, St. James's Square with the Round Pond, Covent Gardent, Royal Gardens of Somerset, Hampstead, and scarce views of Barnes and Richmond as well as views of Twickenham, and many other scenes in and around London in the later half of the 18th century
Subject (Geographic):
England, London., Thames River (England), Saint James's Park (London, England), Twickenham (London, England), and London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Parks, Gardens, and Hospitals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > London and its environs about 1750 [graphic].

18.
[View of the Twickenham bank of the Thames] [art original].

Creator:
Heckel, Augustin, approximately 1690-1770, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1750]
Call Number:
Drawings H448 no. 1 Framed, shelved in LFS Bin 71
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A view from Richmond of the Twickenham bank of the Thames, showing (left to right) Pope's villa, Lady Ferrers' summer house, Cross Deep, and Dr. Batty's house (later Poulett Lodge).
Alternative Title:
Pope's villa, Twickenham
Description:
Title and date assigned by curator., Unsigned; attributed to Augustin Heckel., and Previously attributed to Johann Heinrich Mü̈ntz (1727-1798) and inscribed on the wash line mount 'J H Muntz / Pope's Villa Twickenham'. Also on the mount in lower right corner is the ownership stamp 'Scipio' (Henry Scipio Reitlinger).
Subject (Geographic):
Twickenham (London, England) and Thames River (England),
Subject (Name):
Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744, Batty, Robert, 1763?-1849, and Ferrers, Selina Shirley, Countess, 1681-1762
Subject (Topic):
Buildings, structures, etc, Homes and haunts, Landscapes (Representations), Estates, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [View of the Twickenham bank of the Thames] [art original].

19.
The south east prospect of Westminster [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1750]
Call Number:
Quarto 724 771N
Collection Title:
Page 185. New London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Birds'-eye view down the River Thames, looking towards Westminster; Somerset House is seen on the right, with Westminster Abbey and Bridge in the mid-distance; many boats are on the water
Alternative Title:
Southeast prospect of Westminster
Description:
Title etched below image., "Engrav'd for the Universal Magazine, for J. Hinton in Newgate Street"--Above image., Date of publication from the Yale Center for British Art online catalog., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of text from upper margin. Missing text supplied from impression at the Yale Center for British Art, accession no.: B1998.14.676., Mounted to 26 x 32 cm., and Mounted on page 185 in a copiously extra-illustrated copy of: King, R. The new London spy, or, A twenty-four hours ramble through the bills of mortality. London : Printed for J. Cooke [and 3 others], [1771?].
Publisher:
J. Hinton
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Thames River (England),, and Westminster Bridge (London, England),
Subject (Name):
Westminster Abbey,
Subject (Topic):
Bridges, Rivers, and Boats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The south east prospect of Westminster [graphic].

20.
A view of London and Westminster, &c. from One Tree Hill, in Greenwich Park Vü̈e de Londres, de

Published / Created:
[between 1750 and 1770]
Call Number:
Folio 75 L847 750
Collection Title:
Leaf 17. London and its environs about 1750.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"View of London from the park, elegantly dressed figures on hill in foreground, the observatory on a hill to the left, the Old Royal Naval College at the end of the park and the Thames and the City of London beyond."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vü̈e de Londres, de Westminster, &c. du côte de la montagne appellée One-Tree Hill dans le Parc de Greenwich
Description:
Titles etched below image, in English and French., Date range for publication from the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1875,0710.4901., Plate reissued by Sayer and Bennett and listed in their 1775 catalogue as part of the series "Twelve views of his Majesty's palaces and royal hospitals, and other public buildings in London, &c.", in the section on "Sets of small prints"; see: Sayer and Bennett's enlarged catalogue of new and valuable prints. London : [Sayer and Bennett], 1775, page 87, no. 9., Imperfect; plate number mostly erased from upper right corner of sheet. Missing number supplied from impression in the British Museum., Plate numbered "1" in upper right corner., Watermark: 1804., and Leaf 17 in an album of views of London and its vicinity.
Publisher:
Printed for Robt. Sayer, map & printseller, at the Golden Buck near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street
Subject (Geographic):
London (England), Westminster (London, England), Thames River (England),, Greenwich Park (London, England),, England, and London.
Subject (Name):
Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich, and Royal Observatory, Greenwich,
Subject (Topic):
Parks, Hospitals, Hills, and Astronomical observatories
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A view of London and Westminster, &c. from One Tree Hill, in Greenwich Park Vü̈e de Londres, de Westminster, &c. du côte de la montagne appellée One-Tree Hill dans le Parc de Greenwich. [graphic] =

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