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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

The Citie of EDENBVRGH from the South dated 1670

Etching | 41.8 x 62.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 805283

The Citie of EDENBVRGH from the South

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

The Citie of EDENBVRGH from the South dated 1670

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Description

2 plates side by side. B.e.v. of city with castle on left, and the Firth with shipping on right. Low hill in distance. On right Holyrood House. Dedication in cartouche in upper right corner, and coats of arms of city in opp. corner.

Provenance

Royal Collection by 1818
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Creator(s)

Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
(etcher)

Search the collection John Ogilby (1600-76)
(publisher)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Etching

etching

Measurements

41.8 x 62.2 cm (sheet of paper)
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Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
etchings
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
Scotland
Lothian [Scotland]
Edinburgh [Scotland]
Edinburgh Castle [Edinburgh]
Palace of Holyroodhouse

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The art of the Restoration

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