Not on display

Astley's Royal Grove & Amphitheatre Riding House

Print
late 18th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print of Astley's Royal Grove & Amphitheatre Riding House.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAstley's Royal Grove & Amphitheatre Riding House (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of Astley's Royal Grove & Amphitheatre Riding House
Physical description
The print features Astley's Royal Grove & Amphitheatre Riding House. The print depicts the interior of the building. There is a stage area in the centre and audience stands in a circle around the riding ring. There is a decorated ceiling that appears to be leaves. A chandelier hangs in the centre above the riding ring.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.8cm (approximately) (Note: Height measured is unmounted. Mounted height is 14cm.)
  • Width: 20.6cm (approximately) (Note: Width measured is unmounted. Mounted width is 22cm.)
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Astley's Royal Grove & Amphitheatre Riding House, / Westminster Bridge.'
  • 'June 1788' (Written on the front in pencil.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print of Astley's Royal Grove & Amphitheatre Riding House.
Collection
Accession number
S.1415-2015

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Record createdJuly 24, 2015
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