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DOS2005-PC-097
A Perspective View of the Building for Fireworks in the Green Park taken from the Reservoir
DOS2005-PC-097

A Perspective View of the Building for Fireworks in the Green Park taken from the Reservoir

Date1749
Engraver Paul Angier
After work by P. Brookes (fl. 1747-1750)
Publisher Robert Sayer (1725-1794)
OriginEngland, London
MediumHand colored line engraving and etching
DimensionsOther: 9 × 17in. (22.9 × 43.2cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1947-44
DescriptionLower margin (which is removed and attached to the back of the backing board): "A Perspective View of the Building for the Fireworks in the Green Park./ taken from the Reservoir./ Printed for R. Sayer opposite Fetter Lane Fleet Street."
Label TextA view of of the music gallery and pavillions erected for a fireworks displaly in St. James Park. A brilliant night scene is shown in this print. The fireworks light up the sky and park. Many people have gathered in groups to watch this display. This plate is double mounted with title on back, for use in viewing or optical devices such as the optique. If the title were visible while viewing the print in an optical device, it would have read backwards, therefore the print was altered to make it suitable for viewing in this manner.