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1947-48, Print
A North View of London
1947-48, Print

A North View of London

Date1770-1775
Printed for Robert Sayer (1725-1794)
After work by Giovanni Antonio Canaletto (1697 - 1768)
Artist/Maker Stevens
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine engraving and etching with handcolor on laid paper
DimensionsPlate: 8 7/8" x 15 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1947-48
DescriptionDetached lower margin reads: "Canaleti Delin./ Publish'd according to Act of Parliament/ Stevens Sculp.t/ A North View of London/ Vue Septentrionale de la Ville de Londres./ London, Printed for Robert Sayer, N.o 53 Fleet Street."
Label TextThis view, based on a drawing by Giovanni Anatonio Canaletto now held in the British Museum, shows London from the north. The lower margin was detached and previously applied to the back ofo the print so that it could be more easily viewed through an optical device.