A North View of Hanover Square, London

Date1761

Printed for Robert Sayer (1725-1794)

MediumLine engraving and etching with handcoloring.

DimensionsPlate: 9 11/16" x 15 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1947-29

DescriptionDetached lower margin reads: "A North View of Hanover Square , London./ Veue du Nord de la Place d'Hanover, a Londre./ London Printed for Robt Sayer, Print and Map Seller at the Golden Buck in Fleet-street."
Label TextHanover Square was one of the first squares square laid out in London's West End in the 1720s. Sitting at the heart of Mayfair, it was a fashionable address in the 18th century. This view shows residences on the square and looks towards St. George's Church. In the foreground two gentlemen are walking in front of a sedan chair beign carried by two men.

This print was previously double mounted with title on rear. It was designed to used with a viewing device such as the optique.