Set of Four Hand-tinted, Rosewood Framed Panoramic Views of the City of Edinburgh (1823) After Lady Elton

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

The City of Edinburgh taken from the Calton Hill. Four panoramic views of Edinburgh by Mary Stewart (Lady Elton) and Engraved by W. Westall, published in Edinburgh by William Fairborn in 1823, “for the benefit of the deaf and dumb institution of Edinburgh. Comprising: View from the top of the Calton Hill, looking to the North (some small areas of foxing), View from the door of Nelson's monument on the Calton Hill, looking to the East, View from the walk on the top of the Calton Hill, looking to the South, view from the top of the Calton Hill by Nelson's monument, looking to the West.” In their original glazed rosewood frames. An identical set of 4 prints are in the British Museum - with dedication to visit of George 1Vth to Edinburgh in 1823. See online - Museum number 1892,0314.13.1-4.

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

71cm (27.95")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1002855

Dealers Internal Reference

32490

Description

The City of Edinburgh taken from the Calton Hill. Four panoramic views of Edinburgh by Mary Stewart (Lady Elton) and Engraved by W.

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Westall, published in Edinburgh by William Fairborn in 1823, “for the benefit of the deaf and dumb institution of Edinburgh.

Georgian Antiques

Comprising: View from the top of the Calton Hill, looking to the North (some small areas of foxing), View from the door of Nelson's monument on the Calton Hill, looking to the East, View from the walk on the top of the Calton Hill, looking to the South, view from the top of the Calton Hill by Nelson's monument, looking to the West.” In their original glazed rosewood frames. An identical set of 4 prints are in the British Museum - with dedication to visit of George 1Vth to Edinburgh in 1823. See online - Museum number 1892,0314.13.1-4.