A View of the Canal, Chinese Building, Rotunda, &c. in Ranelagh Gardens, with the Masquerade
Print
1750s (published)
1750s (published)
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Print with a hand-coloured view of the Ranelagh Gardens, the Rotunda and surrounding buildings. At the centre of the scene, on a canal, is the Chinese pavilion with figures inside. In the distance is the Rotunda, a large circular building. On either side of the scene are two long avenues of trees. People dressed in masquerade costume promenade through the grounds.
Object details
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| Title | A View of the Canal, Chinese Building, Rotunda, &c. in Ranelagh Gardens, with the Masquerade (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, coloured by hand |
| Brief description | 'A View of the Canal, Chinese Building, Rotunda, &c. in Ranelagh Gardens, with the Masquerade'. Engraving by Charles Grignion after Canaletto, 1750s. |
| Physical description | Print with a hand-coloured view of the Ranelagh Gardens, the Rotunda and surrounding buildings. At the centre of the scene, on a canal, is the Chinese pavilion with figures inside. In the distance is the Rotunda, a large circular building. On either side of the scene are two long avenues of trees. People dressed in masquerade costume promenade through the grounds. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Donald A. MacAlister |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1955-1956 London: HMSO, 1963 |
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| Accession number | E.344-1956 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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