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A view of of old London Bridge, in 1823, after the removal of water works, from a drawing by Major G. Yates and Three views of New London Bridge, from drawings by Sir John Rennie, Architect for the bridge.: P.51-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A view of of old London Bridge, in 1823, after the removal of water works, from a drawing by Major G. Yates and Three views of New London Bridge, from drawings by Sir John Rennie, Architect for the bridge.

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Martin, Robert
Draughtsman: Yates, Gideon (After)
Draughtsman: Rennie, John (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912-01) by Guillemard, Francis Henry Hill

Dating

19th Century
Production date: circa AD 1830

Note

Yates is responsible for the drawing of old London Bridge in 1823 only and Rennie for the three views of new London Bridge.

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of wove paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: A VIEW OF OLD LONDON BRIDGE, IN 1823,/ AFTER THE REMOVAL OF THE WATER WORKS,/ FROM A DRAWING BY MAJOR G. YATES./ AND/ THREE VIEWS OF NEW LONDON BRIDGE,/FROM DRAWINGS BY SIR JOHN RENNIE,/ ARCHITECT FOR THE BRIDGE.
  • Location: Middle
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.51-R
Primary reference Number: 98790
Temporary number: T.51
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 October 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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