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A book of architecture, containing designs of buildings and ornaments. By James Gibbs

Print
1728 (first published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

James Gibbs (after), 1 of 24 plates cut from 'A book of architecture, containing designs of buildings and ornaments. By James Gibbs.' London, 1728.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleA book of architecture, containing designs of buildings and ornaments. By James Gibbs (suite title)
Materials and techniques
etching and engraving
Brief description
James Gibbs (after), 1 of 24 plates cut from 'A book of architecture, containing designs of buildings and ornaments. By James Gibbs.' London, 1728.
Dimensions
  • Cut to height: 18cm
  • Cut to width: 12.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
Below image: remnants of 'E. Kirkall sculp.'
Bibliographic reference
(Berlin II) Berlin Staatliche Museen, Katalog der Ornamentstich-Sammlung der Staatlichen Kunstbibliothek Berlin, Berlin and Leipzig, 1936-39, 2270.
Collection
Accession number
29486:395

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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