1775 Antique Print; Ely House / Palace, Camden, London after Godfrey
USD 33.46 USD
Land in the Holborn area was bought by John de Kirkby in 1280. References to Ely Palace grounds occur in Shakespeare’s plays. It was at the house that in King Richard II, the Bard had John of Gaunt – who was living there in 1382 – says his "This royal throne of Kings, this sceptre’d isle" speech.
Specifications
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Artist | Richard Bernard Godfrey |
| Image Orientation | Landscape |
| Material | Paper |
| Original/Licensed Reprint | Original |
| Framing | Unframed |
| Region Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Subject | London |
| Type | |
| Year Of Production | 1775 |
| Theme | Topographical |
| Production Technique | Copper Engraving |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Time Period Produced | 1750-1799 |
What stands out about this art print is the smooth paper surface that holds color well.
