The Plans, Elevations, and Sections of Holkham in Norfolk, the Seat of the late Earl of Leicester, to Which are Added the Ceilings and Chimney-pieces, and also a descriptive account of the statues, pictures, and drawings not in the former edition

Various artists/makers

1773

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: The Plans, Elevations, and Sections of Holkham in Norfolk, the Seat of the late Earl of Leicester, to Which are Added the Ceilings and Chimney-pieces, and also a descriptive account of the statues, pictures, and drawings not in the former edition
Author: Written and designed by Matthew Brettingham (British, 1699–1769)
Architect: After designs by William Kent (British, Bridlington, Yorkshire ca. 1685–1748 London)
Engraver: Robert Baldwin (British, active 1760–ca. 1804)
Engraver: Placido Columbani (Italian, born 1744, active to 1801)
Engraver: Antoine Babuty Desgodets (French, 1653–1728)
Engraver: Peter Mazell (British, active London, 1761–1802)
Engraver: T. Miller (British, active 1765–75)
Engraver: Thomas Morris (British, active 1750–1811)
Engraver: John Roberts (British, active late 18th–early 19th century)
Engraver: Edward Rooker (British, London 1711–1774 London)
Engraver: Giovanni Vitalba (Italian, Venice 1738–ca. 1792 London)
Engraver: Anthony Walker (British, Thirsk, Yorkshire, 1726–1765 London)
Engraver: Charles White (British, London 1751–1785 London)
Printer: T. Spilsbury (London)
Date: 1773
Medium: Illustrations: etching and engraving
Dimensions: 21 3/4 × 14 15/16 × 1 9/16 in. (55.2 × 38 × 3.9 cm)
Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1932
Object Number: 32.80.5
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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