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Print 1967-330,2
An East Prospect of the City of Oxford
Print 1967-330,2

An East Prospect of the City of Oxford

Date1751
Designed and engraved by John Boydell
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white line engraving and etching with hand color
DimensionsOH: 14 3/8" x OW: 20 3/8"; plate: 10 1/4" x 17"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1967-330,2
DescriptionLower margin: "Jn.o Boydell Del. et Sculp./ An East Prospect of the City of Oxford. Veuë de la Ville d'Oxford du Côté de l'Orient./ Publish'd according to Act of Parliament by Jno Boydell Engraver at the Unicorn the Corner of Queen Street Cheapside London. 1751. Price 1s."
Label TextThe town sits across the back of the print, fields in front. Here farmers with hoe and shovel are cultivating the fields. One field of harvested grain can be seen. Two very elegant ladies are strolling in one pasture with a don from the University.