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1963-106, Print
HAMPTON COURT
1963-106, Print

HAMPTON COURT

Dateca. 1707
Engraver Johannes (Jan) Kip (1653 - 1722)
After work by Leonard Knyff (1650 - 1722)
OriginEngland, London
MediumHand-colored line engraving.
DimensionsOverall: 22 3/4 × 27in. (57.8 × 68.6cm) Other: 13 5/8 × 19 3/4in. (34.6 × 50.2cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1963-106
DescriptionTitle reads: "HAMPTON COURT"
Lower margin reads: "L. Knyff Del./ J. Kip Sculp 55""
Label TextAn aerial view of Hampton Court with its formal gardens, deer parks, river complete with boat traffic, and figures strolling on the grounds and approaching in carriage. The title is carried in royal coat of arms.

Johannes (Jan) Kip was a Dutch draftsmen, engraver, publisher, and printseller who is most famous for his birds-eye topographical views of English country estates and landscapes. This print was ofirignally published in volume one of "Britania Illustrata" which was finished in 1707 and published in 1708, however Kip republished these plates in many other editions until his death in 1721. He collaborated with the Dutch artist Leonard Knyff (1650-1721) who produced many of the original designs for the works, though Kip also designed and engraved many of the plates.
ProvenanceThis plate is most likely from BRITANNIA ILLUSTRATA.